Often, parents make a significant contribution in their children s schools, and everyone wins. Parents who care about technology, even if they don t have careers in the computer field, can help schools develop and implement technology plans. It is designed for parents or administrators who want to bring their schools up to speed on the information superhighway. Developing Effective Technology Plans from the Global School Network.
Parents can see what teachers recommend to each other for use in their classrooms.
You can also look at ISTE's recommendations for what students should know about technology, by grade level. If you're interested in seeing how teachers are using the Internet in the classroom, visit the Department of Education's National Library of Education's Gateway . There are lots of ways you can help bring computers and technology to your neighborhood, even if you don t own a computer. There are libraries, neighborhood centers, National Urban League offices and community-based organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs who have set up areas for the public to use computers. The American Library Association s suggestions for how parents can help libraries build their technology resources.