U.S. Department of Commerce
September 2002
This peculiar report, which exists only in cyberspace, is a compilation of fourteen loosely linked essays that purport to present "visions" of education in a high tech future. Published by the Commerce Department's Technology Administration, it has neither introduction (save for twin letters from Commerce Secretary Donald Evans and Education Secretary Rod Paige) nor any conclusions. It doesn't even have consecutive page numbering. Several of the "visions" are pretty interesting, however, as they explore the role of teachers in a technology rich education system and caution against the things that can go wrong if we go overboard in this direction. Authors range from visionary techies to the executive director of the NEA. Have a look if you crave help in picturing the possible impact of technology on education at various levels. You can find it on the web at http://www.ta.doc.gov/reports/TechPolicy/2020Visions.pdf.
