Educators and Technology Standards

Abstract Recent literature suggests that teachers can take practical steps to diminish the gap in the Digital Divide. Some believe that standards-based curriculum will level the playing field for students and that the implementation of technology standards may facilitate this process. This article documents themes found in research regarding the Digital Divide from the perspective of school technology integration for children in the U.S. school systems: frequency of use, the differences in students’ educational technology experiences, and teacher professional development. Ideas about how the implementation of technology standards will decrease the gap in the Digital Divide are included.

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