Unit 7

• Give a brief review of the research you found on these sites.
Wow.  These are great resources of research that shows how computers and technology have a significant role in education.  Everything from one to one research to what content areas benefit more than other because of technology.  The main thing I found from all of these websites is that there is research that can back up that technology it beneficial to the educational process.

• What are your reactions to this research?
Although it is a bit overwhelming to see all of at once, there are bits and pieces that can certainly be used to help a school district defend the importance and funding or technology.  The expense of a one to one initiative is something that will always be hard to sell to the community.  Perhaps a happy medium is something that can happen.  The reality is that technology is used in almost every career opportunity out there and it is becoming ever more important that K-12 education keep up and give the students the proper technology background and use preparing them for the career field of their choice.

• Is this information helpful in justifying the use and expense of technology in our schools?
I think this information is helpful  to show the community that technology is necessary.  However, I strongly believe that the community members and taxpayers would have a better sense of the need and situation if they were to witness first hand how the technology is used for educational purposes.  When they hear technology, many think of games, inappropriate websites...etc.  If it is shown how we use the technology and that the student are being educated on how to properly use it, then this will justify to many the need for it.