"Integrating technology in the classroom" and technical communicators

Another interesting implication for technical communicators (I think). I am listening to an audiocast of ZDNet, titled "Integrating technology in the classroom." In it, Cornelia Brunner, associate director of the Center for Children and Technology at the non-profit Education Development Center, says how today's teachers are not really prepared to teach kids all the potential skills (especially thinking skill and media literacy) the use of computers can offer because they themselves have not been trained in those skills. It seems there is an opportunity for technical communicators to contribute in this area.

You have to be a registered member to listen to the audiocast. If you are interested, the URL is <http://itpapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=139351&promo=200010>

The topics covered:
* How technology is being used in classrooms
* How to use computers in more meaningful ways
* Using technology to teach collaboration
* What types of technology to buy