Technology: The Middle Class Advantage

Generation IM: Getting Through to Today's Teched-out Children

While it is true that many students are heavily exposed to technology outside the classroom it isn't true for everyone. This article suggests that teachers implement technology into their curriculum in order to keep up with the changing world. My concern is that this will widen the gap between high SES schools and low SES schools. If a student doesn't have the resources at home or in the classroom to use technology it will put them far behind those students who do. This could affect their transition into higher education and leave them at a disadvantage. The question of how we can get technology into all classrooms should be our first question before we start making it a regular part of curriculum for privileged students.