Friday, May 22, 2009
Tech Literacy
Our monthly tech meeting was informative in revealing that 7th grade students have to take a state "Tech Literacy" test. Last year only 33% got proficient! The areas tested are Systems and Fundamentals, Word Processing, Multimedia and Presentations, Presentations, and Database. This certainly is a wake-up call to have a real curriculum developed for 5th and 6th grade students, and regular assessments. ALSO it is time for PGCPS to fund one technology position in each elementary school, and put all of the millions in infrastructure, hardware, and staff development to good use.
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I think we have been thinking about a tech position in each school for years. Isn't it sad to have to learn how much we need it by losing it!
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