Technology Plan

I am not a teacher so the best I can do is go by the budget put out for my children’s school district and what I know of their school.  According to Toby York the superintendent of my children’s school district one hundred percent of the school districts campuses have internet access (York, 2009-2012) .  I think this is wonderful.  However, it says that there is only one computer for every four students (York, 2009-2012).  I wish this number was better.  I know that because of budget cuts our children are getting less time in computer class.  This was done because the school had to make hard choices.  In order to not lay off teachers they had to make cuts elsewhere and classes such as art and computer class were changed.  This means less time for our children to learn to use them.  I think that is sad.  I wish the budget cuts had not caused this to happen.  Our district shows that they spend $277.40 per student on technology (York, 2009-2012).  I hope to one day see this number higher.  Our plan says that every child will learn internet safety each year.  I do believe this happens because my children are learning it.  Every classroom in the district has internet access (York, 2009-2012).  Every teacher has their own computer.  I think this is important so the teacher can communicate with other teachers and parents.  I believe that Goose Creek is definitely on the right path with using technology and with teaching technology.  I do believe budget cuts have hurt them to some extent, but they are making the best of the situation and still working with the children on using technology.

References

York, T. (2009-2012). Goose Creek CISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 12. Retrieved November 26, 2011, from Goose Creek CISD: http://schools.gccisd.net/docs/38-Tech%20e-Plan%202009-2012.pdf