The+impact+of+these+developments

= Negative development =

//These classroom changes would involve substantial investment in schools infrastructure and facilities which may disadvantage some schools who simply cannot afford these changes. Schools that have limited free space may be also be at a disadvantage, with the need for larger learning areas possibly leading to a reduction in other spaces within schools, such as playgrounds and sport areas. The amount of technological equipment in these future learning spaces means a considerable ongoing financial cost for servicing and repairing equipment, along with the costs of school access to online programs and sites. There is also the associated costs of PD's and full time technical support staff. Where these funds come from is a major factor and what would be the implications of such funding? Will there be further demands on education assessments if governments foot the bill, or will big business contribute financially to these changes? If so, they will undoubtably also want something in return for their investment, as with any business venture.// = Positive development =

//The benefit of classroom changes would be flexibility within the room, with students being able to easily adapt the layout to suit their learning. Also, the provision of multiple printing and scanning stations and the availability of power points throughout the room means constant access and fluidity during learning activities. This may go some way in addressing equity between all students in a classroom in accessing to the digital world at the same time, anytime. These changes may further engage students learning as they can manipulate the learning environment to best suit their needs.

The changes in the use of technologies would be a positive development in that they are being used for the same purpose in which they were created. As highlighted by Chris Betcher in// ICTPD.NET, technology lets you do entirely new things - things that could not be done previously//.//