I have commented a little on the access to up-to-date hardware, software, and connectivity that is mentioned by Solomon. This is a thought that I hadn’t given much thought to until I read this chapter. There are situations where children don’t have the technology needed to participate in certain technological functions. In the same way, there are even instances where schools don’t have up-to-date equipment and it seems to put a damper on a very enthused teacher that is so excited about incorporating new technology into the classroom.

As far as having “access to meaningful, high-quality, and culturally responsive content and the opportunity to contribute to that content,” this is an area that is well covered across the Internet. There are unlimited types of learning aids that are available to our children. For children that don’t have home access to these particulars, there could be some time offered in school where children get to participate in these learning programs. If the classroom is limited on computers, the children could even be put on a rotation so each child gets to use the computer.

Educators are becoming more familiar with technology and how to use it in the classroom. I have met several teachers, that have been teaching for a while, that use technology in the classroom on a daily basis. Obviously, this is a great advantage to the children. On the other hand, there are some educators that are “scared to try technology,” and this can have a negative influence on children.

Change definitely plays an important role in the world of technology. Technology is ever changing and it becomes difficult to keep up with it sometimes. Nonetheless, it is important for people to have a vision for change and be willing to accept it.