1. Technology: Its Impact on
the Future Leaders of
Tomorrow

2. Background
Technological innovations
affect all aspects of our lives,
personal and professional.
The children of today are the
leaders of tomorrow

3. Main Issue
How can we best prepare our
students to be informed,
conscientious leaders in a
technologically advanced
society?

4. Key Issues -
Political
• What effect will educational standards
have on student achievement?
• Will regulations determine what
technology will be available to deliver
education
• How will the No Child Left Behind
legislation affect how technology is
utilized in the classroom?

5. Key Issues -
Social
• How does technology affect the “at
risk” population of students?
• Are children in lower socio-
economic strata at a potential
disadvantage regarding
technological advances?

6. Key Issues - Technological
• What qualifications will be required
of teachers in a technologically
advanced classroom?
• How can we ensure adequate teacher
preparation?

7. Key Issues - Environmental
• How will rising education costs affect
lifelong learning?
• How will changes in delivery of education
impact the preparation of leaders of
tomorrow?
• Will technological advances make
distance learning the new paradigm?

8. Key
Factors
High Importance
Predetermined Uncertainties
1. NCLB 1. Student access to technology
2. Rising education costs 2. Teacher qualifications
3. Technological advances
Low Uncertainty High Uncertainty
Low Importance

9. Axes of
Uncertainty
Scenario 2:
Scenario 1: Highly qualified teachers, some
Highly qualified teachers, students technologically
unlimited access for all handicapped
Predetermined Predetermined
1. NCLB 1. NCLB
2. Rising college costs 2. Rising college costs
3. Technological advances 3. Technological advances
Uncertainties Uncertainties
1. Highly qualified teachers 1. Highly qualified teachers
2. All students have access 2. Restricted access to some students
Scenario 4:
Scenario 3: Poorly qualified teachers, some
Poorly qualified teachers, students technologically
unlimited access for all handicapped
Predetermined Predetermined
1. NCLB 1. NCLB
2. Rising college costs 2. Rising college costs
3. Technological advances 3. Technological advances
Uncertainties Uncertainties
1. Low qualified teachers 1. Low qualified teachers
2. All students have access 2. Restricted access to some students

10. Scenarios

11. Scenario 1: Highly qualified
teachers, unlimited access for
all
• Technology affords teachers and learners
the opportunity to enhance their
knowledge and computer skills.
• Every home will be equipped with a
computer and internet access and we will
have students staying at home to get their
education, even in kindergarten.

12. Scenario 2: Highly qualified
teachers, some students
technologically handicapped
• A student without the access to the latest
technology skills classes will not be employable
in future markets.
• Schools & communities must provide technology
hardware in sufficient quantities and of advanced
quality so that highly qualified teachers may
educate their students.
• Schools must provide resources in order that
teachers may pursue continuing professional
development in the area of technology skills and
instruction.

13. Scenario 3: Poorly qualified
teachers, unlimited access
for all
• A minimum standard will be expected from
professionals expecting to teach at the
elementary, middle and high-school levels
• Competencies in subject matter that will be
taught will be essential to avoid failure resulting
from students receiving education from less than
qualified teachers.
• Technology and Scientific-research will facilitate
future teaching, learning, and monitoring of the
the student’s academic achievement.

14. Scenario 4: Poorly qualified
teachers, some students
technologically handicapped
• Abandon 'Lone Wolf' Spending Tactics to Afford
Technology
• Begin Educating Teachers on Technology Usage
and Integration into Curriculum
• Begin Educating Students on Technology
Through Specific Courses and/or Personal,
Individualized Discovery
• Provide Students with Access to Technology
Centers Beyond School Day

15. Concluding
Remarks
• Technological advances impact every part
of our lives.
• Schools must plan for and arrange
adequate training of faculty.
• Schools must anticipate and accommodate
for the needs of all students.

16. Desirable Scenario:
A Vision for the
Future
• Teachers will be trained to effectively operate modern word processors
(word), spreadsheets (excel), presentation devices (PowerPoint), and
various software packages geared toward teaching aids.
• Higher order technology will be imparted on teachers as well. Website
development software, methods of searching/evaluating websites, graphing
calculator usage, and other specific technological devices will be
addressed. Teachers will be made proficient with these tools.
• The education process will shift toward students. Students will use
technology centers for either specific classes or the integration of their
usage in existing classes.
• A system will be developed to allow student use of technology centers.
Students will be allowed access to these centers after school and on
weekends, so long as staffing during these times can be procured.