Teachers can use even the modest computers to generate and revise lesson plans, tests and worksheets. Enlist community support for what you're trying to do. Consider using an open house or PTA meeting to showcase your school's use of computer technology. Confront the mighty Internet. Accept the harsh realities.
Every school has computer-phobic teachers.
It will take time, but eventually your best teachers will become convinced that the new technologies are genuine teaching tools. It's never too late to start. If you are still trying to find the resources to bring computers and telecommunications to your school, make telephone calls, write letters, and ask for help. There is a considerable amount of financial and technical assistance available from federal, state, and even private sources to help bring schools into the Information Age. The Status of Technology in U.S. Schools , a report from ETS's Policy Information Center, is also available online .