Yesterday, we discussed how the customary metrics of measuring computer access in schools fail when trying to understand computer usage in schools. Simply put, access doesn't ensure usage.Today, we see a New York Post article lamenting NYC's lower than average access numbers.
Imagine how they'd feel if they had the actual usage numbers? :(
On the other hand, we should note that if access doesn't predict usage then it's possible that even with a lower than average number of computers per student, NYC school teachers might be doing a better than average job at employing those computers for educational purposes.
See, there's always hope!
Great article. How sad is it that Washington, D.C. comes in dead last. Any idea how Florida came out?
ReplyDeleteI do not, Michael. I'll look into it.
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