Teaching with Tecnology

Chapter in "Educación para la Transformación"

Authors: Eugenio Severin y Christine Capota

Inter American Development Bank

September 2012

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Executive Summary

The introduction of technology in education (Ted) is gaining momentum in Latin America and, year after year, increasing the amount of resources devoted to the purchase of computer equipment for incorporation into the classroom. In the last 30 years, in the history of the region abound isolated episodes to incorporate technology where the spontaneous enthusiasm of government officials, the pressure seemingly unique offerings from the tech industry, or social pressure a citizenry that demands immediate action to improve the quality of education, have pushed implement projects disconnected from the objectives and actions that are part of the educational policies of the countries. Although there is little empirical evidence that irrefutably proves a positive impact of these investments on educational outcomes, there is a widespread perception that the incorporation of technology in education and enable new educational practices will improve educational outcomes.

"Technology is only part of the solution"

Source: Porvir, o futuro se aprende (Brasil)

Date: 26 julio 2012

Language: Portuguese

Link: http://porvir.org/porpessoas/tecnologia-e-so-parte-da-solucao-diz-eugenio-severin/20120726

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There are many promises that technology will transform the traditional educational system, created 800 years ago. But for Eugenio Severin, renowned specialist in educational technologies, it alone can not do miracles. "I see an opportunity for education reform, in which technologies are important, not because they will make the change, but because they are part of a phenomenon that will force change, and also because they are part of the solution," says Severin which was IDB specialist (IDB) in education in Latin America.

Peru’s ambitious laptop program gets mixed grades

Publication: The Washington Times

Date: July 3th, 2012

Language: English

Link: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/3/perus-ambitious-laptop-program-gets-mixed-grades/#ixzz2Fgtk9Uqw

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LIMA, PERU (AP) - Peru’s distribution of more than 800,000 low-cost laptop computers to children across the country easily ranks as one of the world’s most ambitious efforts to leverage digital technology in the fight against poverty.

Yet five years into the program, there are serious doubts about whether the largest single deployment in the One Laptop Per Child initiative was worth the more than $200 million that Peru's government spent.