In an effort to enhance its resources and implement more technology in the classroom, the Cape Girardeau School District in Missouri is pursuing a sizable grant from the state, the Southeast Missourian recently reported.
According to the news provider, the district's board recently approved a proposal to purchase 76 desktop computers for students and teachers, as well as monitors and business software.
The total costs of the upgrade would come to a hefty $103,000, but the district is hoping the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will award it up to $72,549 to cover 75 percent of the equipment costs and 50 percent of the software, the Southeast Missourian reports.
Technology has proven to be a useful tool in the classroom, enabling educators to explore new ways to enhance their lessons in ways that encourage student participation. For example, a teacher can connect a classroom computer to an HD-TV, LED monitor or HDMI projector to create a learning environment that engages students.
One local school has already received a significant contribution to upgrade its technology. Earlier this month, the Southeast Missourian reported the private Cape Christian School, also in Cape Girardeau, used a $11,000 grant from the Ronald McDonald House Charity to upgrade its computer labs.
