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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

The Transformative Role of Technology: New York Smart Schools Commission Report




A "heavy" document indeed, but a great read as far as reports go, I highly recommend the New York Smart Schools Commission Report to any tech integration enthusiast.


New York Smart Schools Commission Report

Peruse at least the first 20 pages for a great overview of the envisioned transformative role of technology in education going forward.


My favorite part is the framework of tech integration. 
See below or Doc pg 13, Scroll pg 15. 


Education is REDEFINED at the highest level of tech integration, where:

"Tech allows for the creation of new tasks previously inconceivable."

AND

"Technology profoundly alters all or part of the task/assignment, providing students with an enhanced educational experience."
























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