| Westbrook Schools
believe in Technology for
tomorrow. Technology skills are a requirement
for our students if they are to succeed in tomorrow's
world. Many schools try to have the latest trend in
hardware, the hottest selling product, or the current
Technology in Education Fad. Here at Westbrook we
believe that solving problems using Technology is key.
We also know that the integration of Technology
into the classroom should match the classroom, the
teacher and the students' needs. Technology
integration needs to pass certain tests - One, does it
improve instruction? Two, does it make the teacher's
job easier, quicker or of a higher quality? Three,
does it help the student to learn? Fourth, does it
provide information that will allow better
identification of student difficulties. If it passes
at least one or more of these tests then we must ask -
Does it accomplish this in a
cost effective manner?
Technology can be expensive and taxpayers deserve
the maximum benefit for their tax dollar. With our
Technology money we will follow the tests above and
try to avoid purchasing a Cadillac when a Chevrolet
will do. |
