| 1. | 3/19/2008 7:20:00 PM | I don't believe the District really has the resources, nor the intent to provide "cutting-edge" tecnology in instructional programming. I'd settle for about 5 steps below cutting-edge. |
| 2. | 4/7/2008 9:56:00 PM | I believe technology and the funding for technology has been allowed to be driven by one or a very few people. It's more than just computers and it should be based on what facilitates increased learning...not just on what is comfortable by one holding the funds. Technology money was taken from the buildings so it is essential that that money is used for technology that is wider than just computers. |
| 3. | 4/7/2008 9:44:00 PM | It is important to stay up to date, yet "cutting edge" sounds like we need to stay ahead of all other schools. I think the terminology should be changed and the goal needs to be defined further. What kind of technology- for students/teachers/software/training? |
| 4. | 4/7/2008 9:21:00 PM | Make sure this includes funding for training the staff in this technology and support for them as they begin to use it. |
| 5. | 4/8/2008 12:31:00 AM | Just be sure the technology doesn't overshadow the curriculum and course goals. I think this should have included providing TEACHERS with the technology as well. |
| 6. | 4/8/2008 1:15:00 PM | technology is not always the latest greatest electronic device - it may be advances in information delivery and/or equipment in other cocurricular areas. Computer technology costs can "eat" the curricular budget alive. |
| 7. | 4/9/2008 4:10:00 PM | I feel the district needs to clarify what is meant by technology so that all stakeholders understand that we are not just talking about computers and items that support computers. |
| 8. | 4/8/2008 1:36:00 PM | Adding more technology is expenseive and adding new courses may overload staff. Therefore, hiring new staff may be necessary. |
| 9. | 4/8/2008 1:03:00 PM | technology means a lot of different things - not just internet and computers. |
| 10. | 4/8/2008 12:26:00 PM | It would be nice to have inservice time to bring in units that we use and actually work on technology ideas with someone who can help us. |
| 11. | 4/8/2008 3:02:00 PM | Makes me hope the district will inservice teachers on technology! |
| 12. | 4/8/2008 4:21:00 PM | we do not HAVE cutting edge technology, but we could!
we should look into grants |
| 13. | 4/8/2008 5:08:00 PM | we need supply classrooms with a few computers at the start to help those students who struggle some computer sites that help students get more practice and examples that are needed for their understanding |
| 14. | 4/8/2008 4:59:00 PM | If it is technology for technology's sack it will be a waste of money. |
| 15. | 4/8/2008 8:52:00 PM | Students are motivated by use of technology and the immediate feedback they get as a result of using technology. In the future, digital portfolios may well replace our "hard copy" portfolios. That is where businesses are headed now, particularly in larger markets. We could be ahead here (and attract even more students with our technological advances) with the results being improved academic performance, greater state dollars, and improved proficiency on state assessments. |
| 16. | 4/8/2008 9:06:00 PM | What good is the technology if it isn't operational or the staff isn't trained in its use. |
| 17. | 4/8/2008 7:58:00 PM | I have often found that students think that because they have had some word processing instruction and can email/chat that they know how to use a computer. I'd like to see our district required demonstration of competencies in some manner other than just course completion. For those who don't have the skills then obtaining them through the traditional school year or summer school should be required. |
| 18. | 4/8/2008 10:03:00 PM | Technology must be allocated to the core classes, not just Business Ed and Tech. Ed. |
| 19. | 4/8/2008 10:05:00 PM | A. Must explain that technology is all-inclusive and not just "computers-machines".
B. If we're not going to commit to "cutting-edge" in action and $ then drop the term! |
| 20. | 4/9/2008 7:33:00 PM | We need to have a stronger engineering and construction program. |
| 21. | 4/10/2008 1:16:00 PM | Not grabbing this and running with it is a tragic error on the part of the district. As a teacher, if I knew a student could not read and I did nothing about it, I would be helping that student to commit occupational (and social) suicide for the rest of their lives. Yet, sending students into the workforce/social world without the necessary 21st century skills is currently an acceptable practice in many schools. They need 21st century skills in their education today as much as they need to learn how to read and write and do math. It is an ESSENTIAL! The district has an opportunity (and responsibility) to be on the front end of this change and to help guide what it looks like by taking this initiative today. |
| 22. | 4/10/2008 4:36:00 PM | allocate funds according to need and number of students served (science serves each student at least twice - Biology and Science 9- and is a core area that is tested. Compare resources that go toward Art and Tech ed with those going to Science |
| 23. | 4/10/2008 6:13:00 PM | Technology is very important, but so is the money to support training, software, supplies, training, computer labs, and upkeep of computers. |
| 24. | 4/10/2008 7:09:00 PM | Make sure that technology is working properly |