Extendin the academic year

President Obama is raising an issue about the number of hours students spend in school. Obama suggests that the current academic school year is reflective of at time when the majority of Americans were farmers. The extra hand on the farm was valued more than an extra hour in school. He is suggesting that school hours be extended, so American children are better equipped for competition in the global workforce. The increase in hours will either suggest an extension of the school calender or a reduction in the number of days children have off in the summer. This may be a tough issue to push down the political pipeline. I think Obama will have to back this proposal up with some strong incentives for those relevant stakeholders to support this decision.

Obama Proposes Longer School Days, Extended School Year

The new administration

Will the inauguration of President Obama deliver needed change to the educational system in America? Will the necessary tools be provided to schools in order to compete in the global market? Do we have the necessary infrastructure in place to deliver help needed to the educational system in America? How will the new administration prioritize their responsibilities?

Obama Team and technology

President Elect Obama has his radar set on improving the quality of education in America. He is viewing technology as an important component in this process. The President Elect is quoted as saying that "...every -American household should have broadband access-." The Obama team is even looking forward to create a “Chief Technology Officer” position to help facilitate these changes. These are some big ideas, I hope the finances are directed toward these areas which desperately need improvement.

Universal Broadband to Impact US Economy

Obama and technology

How Obama Won Using Digital and Social Media

Obama is the first presidential candidate to embed political adds in a video game. Innovative, forward thinking perspective that practices inclusion instead of exclusionary practices. Technology carries the potential to educate, build a platform for to share new information and provide a way to deliver strategic solutions to a broad constituency.