As I continue researching educational reform I am interested in classrooms of the future and how technology will be an integral part of moving students forward and bridging the educational gap. At Durham University in the UK they are researching "interactive multi-touch desks" in classrooms.
With budget constraints a program like this would have to be funded through some form of a grant and be a pilot until all aspects are worked out.
We could start thinking outside of the box...how about tapping into some of the technological resources we already have. For instance...students have cell phone, ipods and know how to navigate the technological terrain at a more proficient rate than many adults.
So, we dont have multi-touch desks at our fingertips today...but we do have access to technology. Are we doing our job as educators and tapping into all our resources? I think we should link what we have and figure out how to keep moving it forward!
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