Creating the right conditions for educational technology

February 18, 2007 7:06 PM

While educational technologies have shown promise, it has become a truism that we cannot simply graft them onto current educational structures and expect miracles. Yet, truism or not, that's precisely what happens in too many schools, where technology diverts scarce resources with little or no payoff in student learning. Wiith generous support from Cisco Systems, Inc., an important Summit breakout session willl examine what schools and districts should do to ensure that technology truly supports student learning.

Panelists and session participants will review the promise of educational technology and explore the pedagogical, curricular and structural "upgrades" schools will need to integrate technologies into teaching and learning.

The panel will include leading national experts on technology in schools, including; Margaret honey who directs the Center for Children and Technology at the Educational Development Center; Cheryl Lemke, President of the Metiri Group, a leading technology consulting firm; and James Richmond, the award-winning superintendent of Charles County Schools in Maryland, who has successfully integrated technology into teaching and learning.