Guest Commentary: The National Journal Ponders Digital Learning

An interesting conversation on digital learning is taking place in the National Journal's Education Experts Blog.
The jumping off point is a recent visit by former District of Columbia schools chief Michelle Rhee to her old stomping grounds.According to the Journal, was back to talk about one of her complaints with the D.C. school system: that it doesn't use technology effectively. "She described schools in the district that weren't compatible with computers because their electrical outlets only accept two-pronged plugs. This drives her crazy because she believes technology is the great equalizer for disadvantaged students," according to the Journal.This led the Journal to ask, "How important is technology in a child's education? (At the end of the day, isn't it most important that they can read, write, and solve basic math problems?)"Liberating Learning blog contributors Sandy Kress, Lisa Graham Keegan and Tom Vander Ark are regular contributors to the National Journal's debates on education. At this posting, they have not posted any thoughts.That said, there is a lively debate going on. Click here to read what members of the education community are saying.