Vernon encourages his students to strive for excellence. When using technology, we should be mindful of the task we are completing, whether it is using a Web page to expose others to the happenings of our school or designing computer graphics that will adorn a project display board. My students and I strive for quality in the work we undertake, and technology can help us to achieve a high standard of quality. In a world where there is never enough money to provide all of the library resources that students need, the Internet can help bridge the gap. Vernon agrees that the Internet is an important part of today s education.
Young people feel an attraction to the latest technology.
This affords educators the opportunity to tap into an interest and cultivate its educational potential. Cool School award winners at WMS will receive exclusive Cool School T-shirts and mouse pads, two commemorative plaques, Cool School award certificates, plus a Cool School award winner button for their Web site. All Cool School award winners are also eligible to win the title of Cool School of the Year. The students work together as a team to create a great on-line resource that brings together both the school and the community, said Brian Mauck, President of Education World. They put a lot of time and work into creating these sites.