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ERIC Number: ED430559
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1997-May-5
Pages: 11
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Implementing Technology at Springdale Elementary School: A Case Study.
Rogers, Curtis R.
In 1995, the Lexington County, South Carolina School District 2 began implementing their "Technology Task Force Position Statement" for effectively incorporating technology into the curriculum. This transformed Springdale Elementary School's computer ownership from a few Apple II-E computers for the entire school to one with as many as four Pentium (TM) multimedia personal computers equipped with Internet access and color ink jet printer per class. Implementation began with the philosophy: (1) technology should support district educational goals, (2) technology should provide a platform for student access and advancement in curricular areas, (3) students, faculty members and staff should communicate effectively with each other and enhance information accessibility, (4) the appropriate use of technology should become an integral part of the curriculum, (5) schools should prepare students for the 'world of work' that is driven by technology, and (6) minimum technology standards should be developed for all district schools. This paper describes the roles of managing and implementing this technology change as played by principal, vice principal, media specialist, teachers and students. Also outlines how parents and the community can benefit from the implementation and integration of technology. Basic objectives and principles for effective technology implementation are listed in the conclusion. (AEF)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Language: English
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