Schools in Muskogee, Fort Gibson and Hilldale, Oklahoma, need to demonstrate they are technology-proficient in order to comply with state regulations, reported the Muskogee Phoenix. However, these devices cost more money than the schools currently have at their disposal.
"The question is, where is all the money going to come from for all the technology 21st Century learning requires?” said Hilldale’s superintendent D.B. Merrill.
Due to recent legislation, the schools must meet the Common Core state standards governing educational practices in Oklahoma, stated the news source. Accordingly, one of the provisions set up by the regulations is that students must demonstrate they are able to use technology in a classroom setting.
While the three school systems already have classroom technology provided by past grants, many educators feel like these initiatives will not be enough to keep up with the times. Therefore, it may be prudent for these teachers to apply for more state and federal education funds and use them to buy an interactive whiteboard, a STEM oriented computer program or a
DLP projector.
Furthermore, the media outlet claimed additional training for teachers will likely be necessary even if the school systems are awarded lfunding for technology purchases. Currently, training seminars would require resources that the school districts simply do not have.
