(From EDD 7005 Discussion #6)
At the core of technology adoption is a danger of adoption without understanding the true investment or preparation necessary to ensure a successful change (Cuban, 2013). The purchasing of iPads for the LA school district serves a proper example, as the intent of the school district was to improve student scores or improve future job opportunities. In fact, there is no evidence that iPads will
increase math and reading scores, nor that job opportunities will improve with the early use of a mobile device (Cuban, 2013). This is not to say that technology and mobile devices are ineffective, but only to caution against implementing without strategy and forethought.
Another important consideration is the question of engagement by which students not only pay attention to school activities, but also invest themselves in completing work (Cuban, 2011). Software and hardware can initially motivate students to get engaged by increasing their attentiveness to classroom tasks, participating in activities, and completing assignments (Cuban, 2011). While hardware and software might first engage students, the effects deteriorate.
Cuban, L. (2011, June 24). The high-tech journey from engagement to achievement. Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice. Retrieved from https://larrycuban.wordpress.com/2011/06/24/the-high-tech-journey-from-engagement-to-achievement/
Cuban, L. (2013, September 6). A second look at iPads in Los Angeles. Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice. Retrieved from https://larrycuban.wordpress.com/2013/12/06/a-second-look-at-ipads-in-los-angeles/
Another important consideration is the question of engagement by which students not only pay attention to school activities, but also invest themselves in completing work (Cuban, 2011). Software and hardware can initially motivate students to get engaged by increasing their attentiveness to classroom tasks, participating in activities, and completing assignments (Cuban, 2011). While hardware and software might first engage students, the effects deteriorate.
Cuban, L. (2011, June 24). The high-tech journey from engagement to achievement. Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice. Retrieved from https://larrycuban.wordpress.com/2011/06/24/the-high-tech-journey-from-engagement-to-achievement/
Cuban, L. (2013, September 6). A second look at iPads in Los Angeles. Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice. Retrieved from https://larrycuban.wordpress.com/2013/12/06/a-second-look-at-ipads-in-los-angeles/