The team found that the school staff required more training in multimedia and telecommunications than anticipated to become comfortable with the technology. However, interest in the network among staff and parents was high as Romig entered the 1997-1998 school year. The team expects to have students provide additional technology instruction to the senior citizens and to add video recording of student interviews of the seniors. Goals Students' quality of education improves in core subjects, telecommunications, and motivation. Staff receives training and integrates technology into curriculum.
Parents become more involved in school.
However, during an interview in June 1997, the Romig principal pointed out that The Road Ahead is only one of several factors influencing this increase. Grades and attendance were not significantly different for students in The Road Ahead as compared to other Romig students. Several parents have told teachers the technology program at Romig was an important factor in their selecting the school for their children. Parents have become more involved in the school, helping with maintenance of the BBS and starting a gifted program. Most staff have begun integrating technology into their work, but the network, as previously noted, has not played as large a role as planned.