Instead of rote memorization of facts, which often leaves students confused about how to apply their knowledge, we see students using higher-order thinking to solve problems. We see students breaking out of the isolated role of passive receiver of information. We see students and adults using the Internet as a powerful resource and communication tool. We see adults who are life long learners modeling excellence in all areas of learning and life. We see communities of people who are engaged in creating their future today.
Technology is nothing more than a tool.
Even though technology is much more expensive than paper and pencil, it should be looked upon as being no more important than paper and pencil. And if we consider students futures, the future cost of not having the key technology tools for learning today is much greater than today s cost of those tools. While many people cannot imagine how to use technology as a tool for instruction, most people cannot imagine doing the work of learning without the simple tools of paper and pencil. We, at Croom High School, cannot imagine students doing the work of learning without key technology tools. A few of the key tools we visualize being available to all learners include a multi-media computer with Internet access, digital camera, video visualizer, scanner, color printer, and a large screen projection device.