Sunday, April 25, 2010

Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology

The National Educational Technology Plan 2010 by the Office of Educational Technology of the U.S. Department of Education declared that education must be a priority that is driven by two goals. The plan states that "by 2020, we will raise the proportion of college graduates from where it now stands [39%] so that 60% of our population holds a 2-year or 4-year degree. We will close the achievement gap so that all students – regardless of race, income, or neighborhood – graduate from high school ready to succeed in college and careers."

The plan goes on to say that "all learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and outside of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society." Regarding teaching the plan states, "professional educators will be supported individually and in teams by technology that connects them to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning experiences that enable and inspire more effective teaching for all learners."

To reach these two goals the plan suggests that professsional develoment be collaborative, continuous and convenient. The plan recommends that we develop and adopt technology-based content with online learning that creates opportunities for educators to collaborate with experts and other educators and inspires more effective teaching.

I support this plan, my only concern would be that along with the plan comes funding to help achieve all of our educational goals for both our educators and our students.

1 comment:

  1. National Educational Technology Plan provide a good teaching learning education to their student. So it's really good for student to get good knowledge by effective way.


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