Community and place should be central to the education of a student. The Rural School and Community Trust lists several components of a pedagogy of place. A student who respects and is connected to his community and place is a more complete person and thus feels better about himself. This individual becomes a better learner and the community interacts with its schools in a more positive and supportive manner. This project subcribes to the belief that technology is the key to the future.
Students learn technology by solving real problems in real time.
A student should decide what he wants to do with technology, and then figure out how to do it. Meaningful work translates into lifetime learning. When technology is used to celebrate community it becomes anchored to place and a friendly neighbor, not an alien presence. There are several rules that we follow in our use of techology and sense of design. Links listed below are our friends and fellow travelers.