And they can complete the classes on their own time. Matter of time APS also has other innovative activities. At Cibola High School, for instance, students must now complete a CD portfolio as part of their graduation requirements. Portfolios include writing samples from English classes, projects from a variety of subjects, internship work, Web publishing samples and information demonstrating their critical thinking and creative skills. As a sign of the times kids are using computers more.
Every teacher has their own computer.
Everybody's got e-mail. They're all adapting and becoming trained. It's just a matter of time before it reaches throughout the system. APS also has created an elementary learning center where teachers can experiment with different technologies and ways to use them in the classroom. The center has computers, laptops, word processors, digital cameras and hand-held electronic devices that let teachers investigate a host of possibilities to enhance learning.