
No one can deny that technology is quickly making its way into every avenue of our lives, from the way we’re entertained to the way we become more productive at home and work. Education is yet another arena where technology is making its mark, and that mark is becoming increasingly larger and more significant with each passing school year. Just a few decades ago, most schools only had enough computers for their staff and a computer lab. Now, nearly every classroom from kindergarten through twelfth grade has a handful of computers, if not more, available for student use. We see toddlers using smartphones and young elementary students teaching their parents how to use a tablet, while older students are being prepared for technology-based jobs that don’t even exist yet. Digital literacy is becoming increasingly important for every individual in our country, regardless of age, and our educational models are quickly shifting to account for this important and rapid change. How Digital Learning Is Reshaping All Aspects of Education Technology plays an important role in the home lives of many, but as it makes its way further into the school systems, it’s important for educators and parents to notice how exactly…
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