We are using the survery to create a profile of the teaching and learning activities that take place in the schools. We have also conducted classroom observations that can be compared to the information that teachers have shared. Most of the teacher participated in an initial workshop in which they established goals for the first year of the project. The introduction of multi-media tools has proceeded well at both schools with the teachers playing a centeral role in working with new technology. Over 70 teachers have completed at least 15 hours of technology training which represents a very significant effort on the part of the teachers at these schools.
Internet connections continue to be problematic.
The wiring of old buildings as well as the task of planning for an infrastructure to serve the needs of all district schools has delayed this process. The introduction of the Internet will now be a second year implementation. Teachers have also taken an active role in documenting their own progress in integrating technology into the classroom. So far, teachers have shared curricular ideas using Alpha Smarts, digital cameras, and software programs such as Claris Works, HyperStudio, Wiggle Works and Kidpix Studio. 20 teachers are participating in an instructional portfolio project in which they are working together to reflect on teaching in teams.