These machines are not just sitting as status symbols in our school. They are not just for teachers or the administration. The computers were placed in classrooms and used each day to prepare students for the 21st century. Many people have asked how we've come so far, so fast. We saw this as a motivational step that would quickly move us ahead technically, improve important parent support, and allow teachers one area in which to concentrate.
Technology is a vast territory.
It is easy to get frustrated and overwhelmed. Teachers in our school needed one area in which they could be successful. In evaluating our technology plan, we have come to realize that this one step has proven one of the most beneficial. As everyone quickly learned what others knew, we could use Microsoft PowerPoint. Teachers helped students and other teachers, students helped each other and their teachers, and parents were more than welcome.