Journal 6

Social Justice: Choice or Necessity?
by Colleen Swain and David Edyburn

The main idea of the article is to express the feelings of social justice when dealing with technology. There are not sufficient programs to aid students with their computer skills. It is up to the teachers to find out a way to include technology in their curriculum. It is stated in the article that students can be at a major disadvantage if they are behind in technology which can effect them in future education and in employment. Students can be exceptional in their studies or in the job field; they are pursuing and are passed over due to their lack of technological skills. When students are asked to share the resources in the class, everyone knows that this never comes to pass and it is the same when it comes down to sharing computers. The article pointed out that the males obtain more hands on with the technology provided then the girls. If something is not done to help, our students with technology teachers are setting them up for failure.

How would you help to make technology accessible to all of your students?
I would have assignments due where the students will have to send their work to me on a class blog. Set up some computer lab time for the students incase they do not have access at home.

How do you feel about students missing out jobs because of their lack of technological skill?
If feel horrible because it is our duty as educators to equip our students with the tools to succeed.