Equity in the use of Technology

Let’s break the ice and say, when any school or college decides to implement education technology into curriculum, the main goal should be to create a plan and policy for all audience to have equitable access and use of such a technology. Technology has become an important tool in teaching and learning process. Technology makes teaching and learning fun and more exciting. It also makes the learners more involved and engaged in lesson activities. It can be said that technology is living within the people as parents at homes recognize the importance of technology. Educators are more enthusiastic in integrating technologies into education. Employers seek workers who have skills in communication, problem solving and production. Therefore, the policy makers, educators, teacher and administrators should be aware of critical need for wider technology access to help make learning and teaching environment more convenient and interesting for both teachers and students. Since the technology became an integral part in learning process, it must be equally provided for all learners, though making this to happen needs big budget allotment. One computer or software might need many hundreds of dollars to buy. Learners should have equal opportunities, for example, to access internet and use the other educational technologies. None existing of such equities might result in the information gap amongst students. Technology integrated into curriculum can help remove the inequities between inner-city schools and suburbs, rich and poor area schools, thus it becomes a means that equalizes the educational opportunities for all learners regardless of their ethnicity or socio-economic status.
Reference:
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te400.htm