Schools Come Up Short in Technology
Barrington School Committee hears an overview of the district's current technology, which is seen as insufficient to meet future demands.
Barrington simply needs more technology in its schools if students are to learn, be assessed, and be taught in the most creative and knowledgeable way possible in the future. Katie Miller, the technology director for Barrington's schools, offered that assessment to the School Committee at its most recent meeting last Tuesday, Nov. 20. She made that assessment as part of an overview of the 2012-2015 BPS Technology Plan, which does not include financial projections. “We have had a strong commitment to educational technology,” Miller said. “And the readiness to move forward is at an all-time high.” But, she said, “there is a real urgency with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness…
James
8:22 am on Monday, November 26, 2012
Too much emphasis is placed on tech these days. Keep focusing on the foundation of education (math, science, etc.) and we will continue to have great schools. more ›