Linking computers to a wider area network provides the capacity to access and share information globally. The ability to access and share information via computer, whether across the hall or around the world, will be used by students and staff to further Montoursville Area School District educational goals and objectives. Through computer communication technology, an unprecedented, world-wide, diverse array of resources is available in schools and classrooms to support and enrich the curriculum. Knowing how to access this wealth of information and how to communicate electronically will be fundamental skills in the world in which our students will be citizens and employees. By facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication, computer communication technology promotes educational excellence.
Students are able to contribute to the collection, analysis and dissemination of knowledge.
Communicating and accessing information resources by computer can be a great motivation for students and encourages independent and critical thinking. Responsibilities of All Users 1. All use of the Internet, networks, and computer technology must be in support of the educational program in which the student is enrolled at Montoursville Area School District. These will be used to support the district's curriculum, the educational community, projects between schools and the local community, especially in communication and research for district students, teachers, administrators and residents. Abusive language will not be tolerated.