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Did you know that in 1994 only 35% of public schools had internet access?

Did you know that in 1994 only 35% of public schools had internet access?. IT & Society. By Tom Knight, Timothy Kunst , and Emily Conner. How IT is changing our education system…. Social Media Smart Phones Tablets Free Online Resources Online Education. Social Media. Engagement

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Did you know that in 1994 only 35% of public schools had internet access?

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  1. Did you know that in 1994 only 35% of public schools had internet access?

  2. IT & Society By Tom Knight, Timothy Kunst, and Emily Conner

  3. How IT is changing our education system… • Social Media • Smart Phones • Tablets • Free Online Resources • Online Education

  4. Social Media • Engagement • Participation • Sharing • Networking

  5. Smart Phones • Easy access • Specialized apps • Time-efficient

  6. Tablets • Organization • Photo uploads • Collaborative learning • Critical thinking • Engaged students

  7. Free Online Resources Ex. The Khan Academy

  8. Online Education • Real Students • Flexiblity • Cost Efficient • Mentors • Expanding Popularity

  9. Implications for Society • Cons: addiction to technology, expensive, distracting, social class separation • However, teaches students to use technology for educational and beneficial purposes • Leads to success in the business world • It all starts with education, without it we will fall behind

  10. Any Questions?

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