For starters, this movie, probably vhs.. was made in 1997! Considering that technology is rapidly improving and the digital divide has changed vastly over the past 12 years the information seems outdated.
The concept of a high school with an emphasis or foundation on technology initially seemed beneficial. It would provide all 4 C’s; context, connectivity, capability, and content to all students. The tech high school seemed as if it would narrow the digital divide or racial ravine within this community of students because it created equal access, capability, and accepted students of all race and income level. The classes provided guest speakers and contacts with business moguls that increased the student’s social capital. With all of these obvious benefits and preparing students for a career with technology, the tech high school was still obviously a failure.
The video analyzed typical tech high school students, two are Luisa and Travis. Luisa was a part of the digital divide, prior to enrolling in the school and purchasing her own computer. She showed determination and willingness to learn; yet, she did not graduate. She fell behind in classes because she was working full time to support her family. Luisa is stuck in the divide, even though it would seem the tech school provided her with an opportunity to surpass this ravine. Another student, Travis, admitted to procrastinating his final project. His final project was a disaster and yet he still graduated? In my opinion he’s not a student I would have given a diploma to…
Video Reflection
14 years ago
1 comment:
I agree with your point that the tech school could have made more effective use of the resources it offered its students, however i think that calling it a failure is a little harsh. As Kep from the movie showed, someone that was both intelligent and willing to learn could acquire skills in this school that would help them later in life, and if there is a chance for people to improve themselves, it should be the government's job to provide it. As you probably know, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. I think the people that need to be chastised are the ones that failed to make good use of the resources they were given.
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