we need to keep the services we are currently using in the new plan. Phones, internet access, one to one computing, network services.
allen
Re: Thoughts on changes to the technology plan
by dmccarthy dmccarthy -Also at what level each skill needs to be introduced and mastered....
Would it be a good idea to use the National Technology Standards to help us w/the curriculum?
I'm not a teacher/educator but I am a Technology Enthusiast. I taught a weekly workshop years ago for a group of junior high students in my daughters school. I thought they would all be as excited about technology as I was but I soon realized that some children are not (actually it was mainly my daughter!)...it always has been a lingering question of how to "hook" the non-traditional. The student that may be not so wild about math but if that student could be shown the wonders of Photoshop or Illustrator might learn the skills of a meaningful career. Or the student who always has a wise crack....what would they do with a chance to do a Public Service Video. Some of you get to experience that first hand.
I guess the first step is giving the students enough basic skills through the curriculum plan and then introduce technology throughout the curriculum in ways that may be non-traditional....maybe another thought is ways to increase staff development in technology.
Sue