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Did you know that in 1994 only 35% of public schools had internet access?. IT & Society. By Tom Knight, Timothy Kunst , and Emily Conner. How IT is changing our education system…. Social Media Smart Phones Tablets Free Online Resources Online Education. Social Media. Engagement
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Did you know that in 1994 only 35% of public schools had internet access?
IT & Society By Tom Knight, Timothy Kunst, and Emily Conner
How IT is changing our education system… • Social Media • Smart Phones • Tablets • Free Online Resources • Online Education
Social Media • Engagement • Participation • Sharing • Networking
Smart Phones • Easy access • Specialized apps • Time-efficient
Tablets • Organization • Photo uploads • Collaborative learning • Critical thinking • Engaged students
Free Online Resources Ex. The Khan Academy
Online Education • Real Students • Flexiblity • Cost Efficient • Mentors • Expanding Popularity
Implications for Society • Cons: addiction to technology, expensive, distracting, social class separation • However, teaches students to use technology for educational and beneficial purposes • Leads to success in the business world • It all starts with education, without it we will fall behind