ABC-7 Special Report: Tech Disconnect

these are some of the new tools in the classroom. students have days when they can b-y- o-d” — “that’s “bring your o device” i low income neighborhoods, can that technology transition into the home? it’s tonight’s special report. teaching and learning has come a long way from the days of lectures and notes on a chalkboard. it’s quieter, with potentially more personalized attention. 9:26 what i’m trying to do with technology is making a bridge so to speak. digital technology has transformed learning in the classroom. desert view teacher damian morales calls himself a “tech ambassador.” 11;03 i feel lik i have to sell it to the kids and to the parents because ultimately they are the ones investing. it’s the tax dollars come into the schools it’s the parents cooperation and support i need to reflect in my classroom. but some experts say technology in the classroom hinders a student’s ability to think critically. mr morales disagrees: 12:38 i strictly tell them they can’t respond to me like they do in a text. i need complete sentences you need to practice the grammar and shorthand is not appropriate for an academic setting. 12:04 i’m still teaching and asking them questions asking them to do work, but the way they respond makes it more interesting to them because its no longer turning in a paper or a verbal answer. the students leave their laptops to charge at the end of the day. but come january, third, fourth and 7th graders in the ysleta school district will take one home. but will the same high speed learning continue at home? or is there a tech disconnect? the ysleta school district says there shouldn’t be. according to the director of innovative learning, 91 percent of students self reported they have access internet at home. and they access it on their smart phones. but for students like alexis hernandez who doesn’t have internet home, getting homework done is tough. alexis hernandez 7:31 “i would have to come in early in the morning so i have to get up early and go to the teacher so obviously that’s a bigger challenge for you? yeah!” doesn’t have internet home, getting homework done is tough. alexis hernandez 7:31 “i woul have to come in early in the morning so i have to get up early and go to the teacher so obviously that’s a bigger challenge for you? yeah!” madeline ramirez 8;48 “yeah there are kids without internet connection but there are still other ways to get research, come to school go to the library there’s other things that don’t necessarily have to be at home.” even with internet at home, parents are finding ways to narrow the digital divide. rafaela parra 3:32 as a parent are you having trouble keeping up? sometimes i am because everything is more advanced than when we were in school. it’s kind of hard to help them in school some times.” you need to keep curent in order to advance., up? sometimes i am because everything is more advanced than when we were in school. it’s kind of hard to help them in school some times.” you need to keep curent in order to advance., the school districts recognize the importance of technology learning and all have invested money and resources to offer parents support. we have tools to help parents better navigate “digital learning” our website – kvia.com. still trying to gather all the good deals for black friday? we’ll have a