Our media center will be undergoing a change this week as we update our old computer centers and send them into classrooms to make room for the new, faster machines to come in. Once all is settled, we will begin our MAP assessments that we adopted earlier this year.
One important thing to keep in mind as it pertains to technology is that we not only need to obtain the necessary hardware and software, but we also need to have people trained on how to properly use the technology. As we update our technology, we will be training our teachers on how to use the equipment. In addition, the professional development will often include suggestions for use.
I am in the process of trying to determine the feasibility of getting the iPad 2 in lieu of textbooks for our middle school students. We may be adopting the technology for the 2011-2012 school year if the texts that we desire can be found in a compatible format.
