The Micropolitics of Digital Learning in School: Power, Conflict and Cooperation

The Micropolitics of Digital Learning in School: Power, Conflict and Cooperation
Lesley Wilton

Building: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Room: 5-250
Date: 2012-03-23 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Abstract

In this 21st century, modern skills such as online reading literacy are coming into focus in education. Technology investment in Canadian schools has been significant. Yet, teaching practices remain largely the same and students’ in-school access to digital texts are haphazard across provinces, boards and schools. This discussion examines micropolitical issues related to the use of digital information for learning in Ontario schools. Beginning with a review of definitional terms and a brief examination of Ontario school technology policies, this conversation of power, conflict and cooperation involving administrators, teachers, students and parents centres on illustrations of current issues relating to the integration of technology in schools. Wifi health concerns and smartphone access are just two of the many issues to be negotiated by constituents. These and other important micropolitical issues affecting access to digital information for learning in Ontario schools merit discussion.

See Link http://ocs.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/oise/DGSRC_2012/paper/view/2695