A single coyote kicks up a cloud of dust digging for a long lost soup bone. From far away, the cloud creates the appearance of a speeding roadrunner as the wind sweeps dust along the highway. Sometimes schools create the mere appearance of movement. But careful planning can provide the calm, the shelter, the resources and the time so teachers will make substantial, lasting progress. Virtual change is a publicity stunt.
Real change is harder to realize but infinitely more valuable.
Traits of Managed Change Professional development precedes or accompanies installation Sprinkling computers across classrooms is easy. Fostering daily, routine and robust use tied to curriculum standards is quite another matter. Resources are moved about strategically where they are most welcome Wireless computers allow rapid movement of computers where they are most welcome and will do the most good. In most cases, they are better off with 15 computers for one week every two months than 2-3 computers all year. No classroom or program before its time Premature installation creates few converts and fails to promote robust use.