PartnerShare members are engaged in a number of computer-related activities which are making a difference to teachers, students and administrators. Children use instructional software to increase written communication and presentation skills. Students may use technology to access, organize, evaluate and synthesize information. Some schools are actively using interactive video in several subject areas. Joint planning allows connection and exploration of key curricular concepts.
Students communicate information by creating and presenting projects enhanced by technology.
Special needs students also benefit in most of the school systems through the use of computers fitted with adaptive and augmentative devices. Every school district provides technology support to teachers, counselors, and administrators to enhance their job performance. In some of the districts, extensive training is provided after school and on Saturdays for personnel to learn new technology. All of the districts provide summer training for teachers and staff. Collaborative teaching, inquiry learning, and on-site technology facilitators provide additional support for professional growth in technology.