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Issues in Digital Technology in Education

STEM vs STEAM: The current global economy has caused significant changes in education which has unfortunately lead to the creation of a rift between STEM and the Arts. The recent emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math has resulted in Arts programs losing funding and ultimately eradicating artistic creativity. There is a fear that our youth will not be efficient in '21st Century Skills' without including coding and STEM into curriculums. Thus, causing students to be ill prepared to help our economy which can lead to our country losing out.

There are valid points on both sides of the argument. However, it was established that there should be a balance and an incorporation (STEAM) instead of constantly juxtaposing both subject matters. The dilemma is creating innovative and engaging ways to allow both subjects to coexists without having to lessen the importance of one at the cost of another.

Sir Ken Robinson

In 2006 Sir Ken Robinson had a Ted Talk 'Do Schools Kill Creativity', where he emphasizes the importance of Art in education and how Education can be a culprit in killing creativity. The Ted Talk has received 68 million views. He returned in 2013 to give yet another insightful Ted Talk 'How to Escape Education's Death Valley', in which emphasizes the importance in having an educational paradigm shift. https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?language=en https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_how_to_escape_education_s_death_valley

The following link provides a few strategies to implement when technology is being used in education. https://www.viewsonic.com/library/education/select-a-complete-digital-education-solution-provider/

Online Learning during Covid

With education being online because of Covid, technology has received an influx of budget and importance. However, it is imperative to continue to support the Arts whether at school or learning online. https://www.woodstocksentinelreview.com/opinion/columnists/supporting-arts-education-at-home-and-in-schools