An additional benefit of the use of students is an improvement in the student-teacher relationship. In Florida, we are fortunate to have access to Public School Technology Funding to support technology-based initiatives. Set Standards To support the budget process and TCO, standards must be established and adhered to. Moving electronically outside your building must be treated as an electronic field trip. Computers are not appropriate in every instructional situation.
Technology is a major investment.
To make use of computers requires you to recognize the Total Cost of Ownership of technology. Change takes time. There will always be reluctant users. Set a course for technology, find the strengths of your staff, and then modify or adjust as is necessary. Thirty percent of the households in the United States have on-line capability.