Chapter 1:
"Many teachers see little value in spending their time helping students prepare for standardized tests that they do not think measure real learning." (Page 3)
This quote stood out to me because there seems to be clashes between teachers and administration regarding standardized tests. Teachers are pressured to help their students achieve high test scores, but don't feel this is the way to help students learn. I agree with this, in the sense that the purpose of learning is to help students succeed as students and people, not just on standardized tests.
"The clash between schooling and the new technologies is rooted in the historical emergence of universal schooling in America." (Page 4)
I believe the reason for the dilemma that the emerging technologies have created, is that schools are uncomfortable with change. Historically, the structure of schools has gone virtually unchanged until the decade of the 2000's, where technology has slowly begun to become the cornerstone of education.
"The challenge of technology-driven learning opportunities rests on the question of access." (Page 7)
Teachers need to carefully consider the activities they assign to students. As teachers, we cannot assume that every student has equal access to technology. The only time they may have access to a computer and the internet, is at school.
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