Though our school is very small, the are continuously trying to make improvements, whenever the funding is possible. We have two computer labs (one for the lower grades and one for the upper grades) with 20 computers each. However, that is about the extent of the technology that we have accessible to us. Each teacher also has a computer on their desk, but it is not ideal to use for presentations or anything within the classroom.
The newest technology that we have gotten at our school is a brand new media lab. It is designed like a small movie theater with about 22 chairs that all face a wall. There is a projector that is connected to a DVD player, as well as a computer. I'm sure that most teachers will use it, mostly, to show DVD's to their students as a reward, but there are so many ways that it can be used to enhance education. I hope that I can create my own videos, or have my students create videos that we can share in the lab. I also hope to provide the other teachers with resources for ways that they can access useful videos.
I am really excited to be working in a place that is moving forward with technology. While smart boards are still just a pipe dream, if we can continue to make these advances it can only benefit our students. It will also help to encourage all of the teachers to keep themselves educated on the most current changes in technology as well.
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