Education is far less expensive than incarceration. Students come to the Youth Center from twenty-two school districts throughout Montgomery County. Having the Internet in our classroom gives us the ability to communicate with home schools. Through the use of electronic mail, we can keep in touch with home schools, track students and stay updated on academic assignments while they are at the Youth Center. Connected classrooms hold unlimited potential for transforming education.
Subject matter becomes current, relevant and integrated from a global perspective.
It is our responsibility to apply the vast resources to the curriculum and supervise the use of the Internet to ensure success and access to appropriate educational sites. The AUP defines the use of the Internet in the classroom. It is very important for the success of the Internet as a classroom resource that the policy is strictly enforced. Exploring the Internet and contributing original work instills confidence in the student's own ability. Using the Internet as a classroom resource instills problem-solving, discriminatory and organizational skills, and teamwork while it improves computer skills and encourages a positive attitude toward learning.