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Technology for All

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

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  1. Technology for All Presented by Tommy Coleman, Principal

  2. Every student need full access to technology. • Everyday • Every classroom • Every student

  3. 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!

  4. Every student needs access to appropriate technology.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. Educational gamesTutorialsResearchInternational classroom chatPresentationsMeet the author

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. Now you know what is needed • Technology access for every child

  13. 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

  14. Our students need access to reach their full potential. Together we can reach that goal.

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