3D in Education

So I recently was highlighted in two cool blogs:

1. http://www.display-central.com/free-news/brain-research-and-3d-in-education/ Thanks Len!

2. http://www.indeptheducation.com/wp/indeptheducation-coms-3d-educator-of-the-month-kristin-donley/  Thanks Nancye!

What are your thoughts about 3D in education?  It seems American schools are behind other schools globally when it comes to the use of 3D in education.  I have some thoughts as to why... 1. American schools are stuck in "tradition" and it seems anything new is hard to move those who are in charge of making the decisions,  2. 3D is expensive and with tight budgets, it is seen as an extravagance, 3. People don't understand its value in education...it is still seen as a "hollywood" technology, and 4. American School reform is caught up in this idea of running schools as if they were a business...streamlining education and stamping out individual educator innovation. I have worked in the public school system for 20 years and frankly it is hard to get support for creating a 21st century classroom for all students.  We all agree it should happen, but when push comes to shove, nothing happens.  So, I and many other cutting-edge innovators plug along alone....  If you are an innovator, please respond to this blog and let me know how we can make our dreams a reality!