educational data

1. Technology in the 21st Century Sharing information

2. Students Students can develop ownership over computer Flexibility in where students go for class Use of videos for enrichment Collaboration with others Opportunities to share infomration

3. Teachers Increased contact with hard to reach parents Ability to share ideas with peers Opportunities for professional development Developing technology skills Powerful tool for teaching Decrease teaching shortage

4. Administration Manages the budget Allows for resources Provides training for learning communities Creates opportunities for expanded classroom learning Align resources to meet curriculum standards

5. Technology concerns Difficult to monitor and filter so many programs Students could be exposed to sensitive materials Unauthorized access into other programs Operational cost Training staff