1. K-12, Disruptive Technologies, …the Future
Cathie Norris & Elliot Soloway
U of North Texas U of Michigan
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2. Has Tech Changed Teaching?
In K-12: NO
Why?
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3. No Access, No Use, No Impact
Computers
Internet
6:1
Iffy
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4. Snapshot Survey (Norris, Soloway, 2002)
10,000 Educators In U.S.
60% of teachers have 1 computer or less in classroom
65% of teachers have access to computer lab 1 or less times per week
Snapshot Survey (Norris, Soloway, 2002)
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5. No Access, No Use, No Impact
Computers
Internet
6:1
Iffy
5:1
NEED Snapshot Survey 2007 !
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6. Prognosis:
But Wait.... There's More
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7. Current Tech is NOT the Future !!
Prognosis: Abysmal
Computers
Internet
6:1
Iffy
5:1
4:1
Current Tech is NOT the Future !!
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8. There’s Hope !! Disruptive Technologies Making lots of money….
Innovator’s Dilemma (Christensen)
Making lots of money….
Don’t see change coming
Examples:
Sears…. Walmart, Kmart
Polaroid is bankrupt
GM is bankrupt (almost)
SGI is bankrupt (last week)
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9. Disruptive Technologies
VGA b
Cheap $100
VGA 7" $400
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10. 9/17/2018

11. Handhelds
Goose Creek, TX
Also passed bond
For handhelds !!
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12. Implications for K-12 of Disruptive Technologies
McGraw-Hill goes bankrupt
Shameless self-promotion dept: GoKnow Learning, Inc Product of NSF Funding
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13. Summary RISKY…… Either Way!!!
IF.. Low-cost, mobile, handheld, powerful computers is the future……
THEN.. What do we do TODAY?
Change
Research Priorities
Curriculum Development
Human Resources Development
RISKY…… Either Way!!!
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14. Summary Described: Evidence: REALLY EXCITING BECAUSE:
Unique Learning Opportunities
Evidence:
It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement
SBR – New!
REALLY EXCITING BECAUSE:
Scalable, Scalable, Scalable
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