Technology

Unfortunately, an often overlooked problem with the new wave of technology in classrooms is that there are still many children that have no or little access to computers outside of school. There is no question that incorporating technology into a classroom where all the students have outside access is a great way to prepare them for the technological future. However what happens if some of the students do not have outside computer access? The nice thing about Vancouver is that there are a few branches of public libraries and they all have public computer access. In addition most of the high schools here have some sort of computer lab where students can complete work. Even if the student doesn’t have access at home come computer lab time after class or time at the library can easily be achieved.


If for some reason the student has absolutely no ability to access technology outside of school then it will be a great opportunity to diversify my lesson. Taking the same assignment and creating a technological and traditional way of completing the assignment will allow as many students as possible to benefit from technology in education while not disadvantaging those who do not. In addition it could be a good teaching opportunity to discuss both methods and socio economic status that can lead to a lack of technology. Fortunately I will be teaching PE so the only technology I hope to utilize is heart rate monitors and things along those lines.