Emerging Educational Technology Tools - (Wireless) Week 8

This week in class we discuss the wireless infrastructure and how this technology might influence in K12 educational environments. Many of us agree there are more advantages than disadvantages in having this technology available. In the school I work we have wireless access to the Internet and to the online school recourses in every physical area. Students bring their laptops to give presentations or to just connect to the online services. It is very pleasant to just open your laptop in the stairs or under a tree and still have access to the Internet through the wireless LAN.

Last week I heard the IT guys discussing prices for every point of wire connection. It is $150.oo per point. It is more expensive than a router and a wireless signal. The benefits of wireless LAN also influence in the use of technology in classes by teachers and students. This will have to be also reflected in the curriculum and in the school direction toward technology.