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Date Posted: 18:53:59 10/22/11 Sat
Author: TH who should probably shut up on the subject...
Subject: I agree with Jenks. I do believe there is a place for technology (and there are seminars on classroom uses for it) but this is an example of education dollars not reaching classrooms. In our district, it's the PTAs who are buying this stuff, primarily for elementary teachers while the high school teachers have less. That being said, I can see technology advances simplifying work for administrators, allowing them to be "on the move" rather than sitting in offices.
In reply to: usmgrad 's message, "I have an iPad . . ." on 18:44:33 10/20/11 Thu


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[> [> Funny you should mention PTA, TH. They were always buying something "extra" which, in many caseswas needed, but when budgets are cut, supplies are totally limited, then tech gadgets are a luxury and not a necessity. Another sad event is the ridiculous belief by schools that all students have computers in their homes. Many families who are just trying to scratch by, can't afford one and need to drive to somewhere else to use one. I have been griping about this since before I retired. Paper and pencils, books (not Kindels), etc. can go a long way in education. -- jenks, 04:55:50 10/23/11 Sun [1]


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