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Rural Wisconsin District Improves Teaching and Learning Through Worldwide Connectivity

By Tom Mykl, Technology Coordinator, Tomorrow River School District

The days of an industrial classroom are coming to an end. Primarily, it will be students who drive this change and expect more from their teachers. Teachers need to be trained and provided with support in their efforts to accept this technological revolution. Many federal, state and commercial programs have been implemented to bring schools and teachers up to speed. Grant programs like TLCF are enabling school districts to purchase new computers for their classrooms. School districts are providing services that support and train teachers in everything from basic computer skills to how to use the Internet in the classroom. It's time for the institution of education to get off the dirt road and become the leaders of the information highway.

Reference

Peck, K. and D. Dorricott. 1994. "Why Use Technology?" Educational Leadership 51(7): 11-14. Online: www.ascd.org/readingroom/edlead/9404/peck.html.

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Tom Mykl, Technology Coordinator, Tomorrow River School District, "Rural Wisconsin District Improves Teaching and Learning Through Worldwide Connectivity," T.H.E. Journal, 9/1/2003, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/16458

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