BPSD Technology Advisory Committee feedback results from October 2008 meeting.

1. Stakeholder Feedback BPS Technology Advisory Committee October 2008

5. Buildings need to be able to rely on computers being replaced according to a set schedule?

9. Students should be provided educational email addresses in 3 rd or 4 th grade.

10. It is a good idea to have at least two required multimedia products for each grade (4 th – 8 th ).

11. It is a good idea to establish minimum technology competencies for staff to achieve within a two-year period.

12. Classrooms should have multimedia projectors.

13. Classrooms should have interactive whiteboards.

14. Research confirms that 10-40% of children in K-12 schools have difficulty hearing in classroom settings. Hearing is developmental and particularly critical in primary education. BPSD should invest in audio enhancement particularly for K-3.

15. How often do teachers use technology to teach?

16. How often do students use technology for learning?

18. Thank You!