The Department of Education's School 2.0 website offers tools for schools and communities to estimate their needs and dream big in regards to technology needs for their students and community members. There are some good ideas as to how 2.0 tools can be used in schools and communities everywhere. I particularly like the video interviews by members of the school and the community.
I currently live in a town where we are building a new K-8 school and now is the right time for us to make considerations as to how this building will support future generations of students during times of rapidly changing technology. The information found on the School 2.0 page reminds me that many people are stakeholders in this new school and should be involved in the decision making for this new building. We need to consult individuals who are knowledgeable about bandwidth and design needs for the building during the progression of the building so that we will be up and running when we move to the new school in Fall, 2010.
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Cheri - Do you think when your town was voting for the new school to be built, they understood the importance of technology? I remember you saying something about adding smart boards, but do they have a strong network? So many questions, so many stakeholders, so much involvement! This is how we change the educational world, one classroom at a time!
ReplyDeleteKim - We have been very fortunate to be building at the right time. Unfortunately a recession isn't a great time for many people, but it is the perfect time to pay for a building. We are currently coming in under budget in many areas which is allowing upgrades in technology. My significant other, Mike, is the chair of the new school committee and he is tech savvy. There are also many other members on the committee who are knowledgable and make technology a priority. I believe they are working to create a strong network within the school, but I don't know the overall sentiments of the town in regards to technology. I'm excited about being a part of ongoing changes in the educational world! I'm hopeful to not only be making these changes for students and teachers, but expanding these new tools and teaching applications into the community to support everyone's learning.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! I am glad to hear technology will be a priority.
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