That's why Pam Jack, technology coordinator for Union County schools, is such a big fan of Compaq projectors. These features are enough to make even reluctant staff members more willing to integrate presentations into the curriculum, Jack says. Of course, innovative Compaq products are nothing new to Union County schools. The projector purchase was a natural extension of the district's five-year partnership with Compaq Computer Corporation and Compaq partner, Data Networks. Teaching with technology Using technology to improve student achievement is a priority in Union County.
Administrators face an economically and environmentally diverse student population.
The county includes suburbs of Charlotte, rural areas dotted with poultry farms and small communities, and economically challenged inner city areas. Another challenge is a student population that grows by about 1,000 students a year, now over 23,000 students. These are the children who can benefit the most from technology in the 21st century. This means that the existing staff must provide quality resources and support to all 33 schools. This means that the existing staff must provide quality resources and support to all 33 schools.