There has been a rise in the use of technology in the classroom. Schools have made room in their budgets for computer labs, smart boards, educational software and even personal iPads for students. The White House has recently announced the launch of “Digital Promise,” a nonprofit initiative meant to promote the use of technology in the classroom. This program will help make education technology available for more schools and educators. The program will bring together educators and technology innovators to develop new educational technologies. Educators will be asked to evaluate the effectiveness of the software.
Digital Promise’s board consists of leaders in technology and education that have been appointed by Congress recommendation. The TechAmerica Foundation will assemble a commission to outline policy priorities for Digital Promise. The Information Technology Industry Council and the Software and Information Industry Association will manage and advise the technical aspects of the project.
Digital Promise’s first project will be to support the funding and development of “digital tutors,” a software program to help students who need extra help in math and other subjects. This is only the beginning of a strong relationship between education and technology that will help prepare America’s youth for success in the 21st century. Maybe with the success of the first year of the initiative the program will be expanded to include the development of educational computer and phone applications.
“Digital Promise is a unique partnership that will bring everyone together — educators, entrepreneurs and researchers — to use technology to help students learn and teachers teach," President Obama said in a statement. "There’s no silver bullet when it comes to education, but technology can be a powerful tool, and Digital Promise will help us make the most of it.”
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