Teaching & Learning

In the area of Teaching & Learning it is supposed to allow students and teachers to have access to technology at all times of the day.  We are to use technology to speak to all audiences, solve real life problems, and improve academic performance.  If a teacher does not use technology appropriately then students cannot achieve success in this area. 

The local area, state, and national level have made this area a priority due to our students being the 21^st century learner.  It is important that we progress in this area to ensure that our students are receiving the best education possible and delivering the information effectively.

There is a trend in this area is that schools do not have enough money to stay current with the new technology.  Schools are trying to teach with technology, but on limited funds.  This is a problem locally, state wide, and nationally.  Districts, states, and the national government have made it an expectation to use technology effectively and efficiently to teach our students.  When it comes to trends technology is a trend in itself and we have to get on board in order to reach our students successfully.

My recommendations for this area would be that we need more funding for technology.  We also need to make sure that our teachers know how to use the technology efficiently and effectively.  It is important that when teachers are in trainings that they are learning how to use the equipment successfully.