School boards and administrative personnel will need information in timely, accurate, accessible, and usable forms. Teachers will need to spend more time on instruction and less time on paperwork. Educators need to find new and better ways to accomplish this mission, both efficiently and effectively. Most importantly, the students need the technological tools to help them learn and achieve in the future. As educators, we are eager to ensure that graduates of Albany R-III School District have the knowledge, skills and competencies essential to leading productive, fulfilling and successful lives as they continue their education, enter the work force and assume their civic responsibilities.
Computer technology affects almost all aspects of our society.
Therefor, it is essential that our students possess a fundamental knowledge of technology and an ability to apply this knowledge to their daily lives and careers. Additionally, they must be able to adapt to new technologies. The District Wide Technology Committee will annually establish prioritized goals that relate to curriculum integration, purchase of equipment, and staff. To establish and continually update technology-related curriculums. To determine the various ways technology can strengthen basic skills within the curriculum.