Technology & Education

Welcome! Thank you parents for visiting the blog site and taking an interest in how you may help your school, and ultimately, your child succeed in their education through means of technology. The PTA at this time is working fervently in trying to get technological resources available to your student so they may continue to excel. Please help us!

Parent's Concern: My child spends so much time on the computer/cell/video games already. Why in the world would I want them to spend more time on these things in school?!?

Answer: It is true that technology has become a major part of our world. With this, it is important that we make sure our children are using the available technology in a safe and educated way. Rest assured, your student won't be spending any extra time on texting or social websites. Instead, the school system will make sure that your student is able to learn all the core subjects through special computer programs, and learn the essentials of typing. This ensures that your child will be ready for future education.

What technology will you be receiving with the help of fundraising?
This classroom is looking forward to the use of two specific items. The first is a computer for the classroom, and the second is a projector. The computer willl be used for typing, computer games, and limited internet access for research. The projector is essential in teaching students how to go through, step by step, certain projects. For example, if a student is asked to search for the definition of 'seaweed' on the internet, this must first be shown to the whole classroom so that it can be done quickly, effectively, and safely.
You may find more information on these two products here: http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7227845&Sku=O44-1000#sf


How can I help? "Teachers need system-wide support to implement technology." (Roblyer p. 62)

1. Questions/Concerns/Comments are all welcome and encouraged! I would love to see discussions on this issue and how we can make the best choice for our classroom.
2. Donation: this is a fundraising event!
3. Talk to your children! See how your children are learning now, and ask them how technology that is already in their life is helping them to live day to day.

Refrences
CompUSA.com.Projectors&Computers.Copyright © 2011, CompUSA.com PO BOX 440309 MIAMI, FLORIDA. July 7,2011.

Roblyer, M.D., & Doering, A.H. (2010). Integrating educational technology into teaching. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.


DISCLAIMER: This blog is an assignment for an educational technology course at National University. It is not a real fundraising blog.