recent developments

Since learning is on a continuum, as witnessed by our parents (who are in their 80's)when they post on Facebook, or use texting on their i-phones, not to mention all the apps such as GPS, it is clear that this educational technology foundation was the beginning of a long adventure. Schools are slowly adapting some of the best ideas but have so many financial restrictions, that it is going to be an uphill climb for all classrooms to become digitized.
This year in our elementary school, I noticed a few "mimeoboards" being introduced, and the MIST application offered to students for the CMT's. We are told that all of the testing will soon be done online, that our classrooms will all be wireless, and that all teachers will get SMARTboards. Having used this technology in higher ed, I am hopeful for the elementary schools, because it opens up worlds of learning and networking. However, the budgetary struggles may prevent these advances in technology for most schools.