Advantage Quote by Conrad Burns
“I come from Montana, and in eastern Montana we have a lot of dirt between light bulbs. It is expensive trying to bring the new technologies to smaller schools to upgrade their technologies to take advantage of distance learning.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Rural Education Technology, 2005
Bringing modern tech to remote schools is costly, but essential for distance learning access.
In simple terms: New tech is pricey for small schools, yet needed for online learning.
Key Takeaway
Invest in infrastructure to close the digital divide.
Themes
education
technology
equity
rural development
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- rural schools
- policy makers
- grant writers
- school administrators
Key Concepts
digital divide
infrastructure investment
distance learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities fund tech upgrades?
- What partnerships can reduce costs?
A Different Perspective
Funding constraints and geographic isolation hinder implementation.
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