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Technology for All. Presented by Tommy Coleman, Principal. Every student need full access to technology. Everyday Every classroom Every student. Our students are at a disadvantage. 30 % of third graders read below grade level (measured by STAR reading)
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Technology for All Presented by Tommy Coleman, Principal
Every student need full access to technology. • Everyday • Every classroom • Every student
Our students are at a disadvantage. • 30 % of third graders read below grade level (measured by STAR reading) • 45 % fell below proficient on the third and fourth grade SOL test • They have the basic skills, but struggle to apply them We need your help! They need your help!
The World Has Changed • People use technology continually • Business has become less centralized, relying on teams of employees to manage projects • Projects can spread over multiple continents, utilizing technology to connect participants • Employees interact with team members from different cultures • Creative solutions are required for success
Classrooms must change • To compete in today’s society, students need the skills that can be developed through the use of technology • Teamwork • Problem Solving • Critical Thinking • Collaboration • Exploration
Now it is time for our students to show you what they can do.Mrs. Hooton’s class has had our one Ipad cart for one hour each day for a month. This is just a small sample of what is possible.
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Don’t most students have computers with internet at home? • No, times are tight. Parents must make difficult choices. • In a survey we found that only 48% of our students at summer school have computers with internet at home? • In a rural area like this, affordable broad-band service is not available. • We can bridge the gap by offering more technology at school
Couldn’t we use other methods to teach the skills? • Yes, we are doing that now • It is not enough • The gap in basic skills and application is growing • Students who do not have access to technology lag behind peers • Remember our demonstration
How do we pay for it? • Title funds are available • Technology funds are available • Ask the Board of Supervisors for more money It is a matter of priorities. Our students must be the priority.
Now you know what is needed • Technology access for every child
What can you do? • Rally behind our superintendent as he asks for more funds. • Join the letter writing campaign to ask for more funding for schools, especially technology • Talk to your neighbors, friends, and family members
Our students need access to reach their full potential. Together we can reach that goal.