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Technology today, is in essence both a response to societal needs and also by creating problems with society-wide implications. As described in the readings it brings social issues as quality of life concerns, overuse and misuse of technology, cyberbullying, sexting, risks with other social networking sites and malicious attacks on computers themselves. (Ch.1 Educational theory in Context, pg.13, 1). Schools are rapidly recognizing that these problems can leave a personal and financial hole. These issues are now a required part of the curriculum for both students and professionals. As a part of my personal framework of integrity, I plan on having an ongoing educational program which my students will use to be aware of the social concerns and negative impact technology may bring if not used properly. Another impact in technology is the educational issues that have special implications for how education is being taught and learned today. One issue is the lack of funding for technology itself. Due to the Great Recession of 2009, the United States have decreased educational funding, which in turn means that there is less funding for the training of professionals, software and hard ware for the school. Educational Theorist, John Dewey believed that, students should be actively involved in real-life tasks and challenges.(Brewer 2) Another issue is the pressure of teacher and student accountability for quality and progress. By the NO Child Left Behind act, (NCLB) in 2001, schools must now meet an adequate yearly progress. Instead of focusing in more innovative teaching strategies, the spotlight has been placed on high-stakes tests on content standards. Thirdly, a heavy reliance on distance education has put a
Brewer, J.A, (2007). Introduction to Early Childhood Education. Boston, Massachusets: Pearson.
Roblyer, M. D., & Doering, A. H. (2013). Integrating educational technology into teaching. (pp. 14-21). United States of America: Pearson.