Able Quote by LeVar Burton
“I want to live in an America where we are able to marshal all the resources we have at our disposal and that we - people like me, and companies like Apple and Intel and others - can make it our business to put a tablet computer in the hands of every single kid in America. Every single kid.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Technology Forum, 2015
He envisions a future where every American child has a tablet, leveraging corporate resources to democratize digital learning.
In simple terms: He wants every kid in America to have a tablet for education.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for universal tech access in schools.
Themes
education
technology
equity
future
policy
Mood
optimistic
inspirational
Type
visionary
policy-oriented
When to use this quote
- Planning national tablet rollout
- Designing curriculum for tablets
- Securing funding
- Measuring impact on literacy
- Training teachers on tech use
Key Concepts
Digital divide
tablet distribution
public‑private partnership
learning outcomes
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the biggest barriers to universal tablet access?
- How can we ensure tablets improve learning, not just provide devices?
A Different Perspective
Funding and logistics could be challenging.
