tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944086822158381537.post4436776934294127023..comments2023-11-05T02:03:54.832-08:00Comments on Biped Twilight: Joel Klein, HoowahUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944086822158381537.post-36010644314382606602013-03-08T19:56:12.023-08:002013-03-08T19:56:12.023-08:00The NYC DOE in fact already has the organizational...The NYC DOE in fact already has the organizational infrastructure in place for increased use of computers to teach kids. It's called the iZone ("i" is supposed to stand for "innovation," according to the DOE website, but makes everyone think "internet" and implies an emphasis on technology). <br /><br />I have recently worked mentoring teachers in one iZone school, where the emphasis is on educating students in the use of technology - a laudable goal in this age - rather than using technology to do teachers' jobs. Not all schools may interpret the iZone mission so progressively, and in fact the DOE website affirms that in iZone schools, "Digital resources supplement a teacher's instruction, allowing students to take interesting online courses (under the guidance and support of a classroom teacher) that meet their needs...." <br /><br />The iZone started two years ago with 81 schools. By 2014, says the DOE, "iZone community will grow to 400 schools." The stage is set. Enter Mr. Klein with his gadgets, and the future of public education in NYC may well evolve as you suggest. In some cases, it's already headed in that direction. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com