E DUCATION T ECHNOLOGY

E DUCATORS ’ C HALLENGE  In the face of an increasingly complex global economy, coupled with growing international connectedness as well as competition, educational leaders are driven to reconsider their policies and programs through the lens of the 21 st century.

E DUCATION T ECHNOLOGY : S EMINAL S TUDIES  Computer Aided Instruction approach was significantly more effective than traditional instruction. (Burns & Bozeman, 1981)  Technology-rich classrooms improved student achievement (Rockman, Williams, Bosco, Caruso, Johnson, & Parrish, 1998)  Students using technology aided instruction showed gains in math scores up to 15 weeks above grade level as measured by National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) (Wenglinsky, 1998)

O PPORTUNITY : M OVING F ORWARD  The evolution and maturation of education technology, including the Internet, provides enhanced opportunities for learning.  The demands of the new information-based economy require substantial changes to the existing system. American businesses have pointed to a widening gap between the skills of graduates and modern workforce demands.

P RESIDENT O BAMA ’ S G OALS  Under the Obama administration, education has become an urgent priority driven by two clear goals.  By 2020 we will raise the proportion of college graduates from where it now stands [39%] so that 60% of our population holds a 2-year or 4- year degree.  Second, we will close the achievement gap so that all students – regardless of race, income, or neighborhood – graduate from high school ready to succeed in college and careers (Office of Educational Technology, 2010, p. 2).

M INISTRY OF C HINA : G OALS  The 21st century is the century of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. In the face of unprecedented opportunities and challenges, we must fully recognize that our education does not meet the country's economic and social development and the peoples’ requirements for a good education.

N ATIONAL PROGRAM FOR LONG - TERM REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT.  The Chinese government desires, by 2020, to digitally enable schools at all levels (both urban and rural areas). More specifically, to promote the educational content and teaching methods that technology provides (2010).

C HINA ’ S P LAN : I NFRASTRUCTURE  According to the new plan, China intends to:  (a) construct the national education management information system;  (b) develop school-based information management;  (c) speed up the process of school management information; and  (d) and promote school management standardization.

C HINA ’ S P LAN : L EARNING  (a) strengthening the network of teaching resources;  (b) introducing of international quality digital teaching resources;  (c) developing e-learning courses;  (d) establishing digital libraries and virtual laboratories;  (e) establishing of open and flexible educational resources of public service platform;  (f) universal sharing of educational resources to promote quality;  (g) teaching innovation networks to carry out high quality distance degree education; and  (h) continue to promote distance education in rural primary and secondary schools while giving teachers and students in rural and remote areas to enjoy high-quality educational resources.

U.S O NLINE L EARNING  Most states (45 as of September 2009) have significant supplemental online learning programs, or significant full-time programs, or both (Federal Communications Commission, 2010).

AP E XAMPLE  For example, a student taking an Advanced Placement (AP) biology course can receive instruction online from a teacher in a different part of the state or even the country. This online opportunity allows for not only lecture, but may also use instant messaging, , and other Internet tools to communicate learning.

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D ISTRICT D ATA : N ATIONAL S URVEY BY D EPARTMENT OF E DUCATION  100 % of school districts keep student data in an electronic data system.  89% of districts reported keeping state standardized assessment scores,  85% percent reported keeping district-wide assessment results in their electronic data systems.

D ATA  In all these activities, technology-based assessments can provide data to drive decisions on the basis of what is best for each and every student and that in aggregate will lead to continuous improvement across our entire education system.  At the moment, however, schools run on a patchwork of proprietary data systems that make sharing meaningful information about students slow and difficult (Federal Communications Commission, 2010).

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I NFRASTRUCTURE  An essential component of the 21st century learning model is a comprehensive infrastructure for learning that provides every student, educator, and level of our education system with the resources they need when and where they are needed.

E-R ATE  This program provides subsidies for Internet access, telecommunications services, internal infrastructure and basic maintenance of internal connections to schools and libraries.  Up to a 90% discount on telecommunications for schools.

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