Students in Danvers, Massachusetts, have been performing well in the classroom, but the district's aging technology is no longer up to par, according to a recent Salem News report.
The news provider cited the Perspectives on the Schools Survey, which revealed that Danvers students have less access to technology than in previous years. Of the teachers polled, 67 percent said their students have access to reliable computers and internet, dropping 11 points from previous research.
At the middle school level, the situation is even more alarming, as only 55 percent of teachers answered similarly, according to the Salem News report.
Superintendent Lisa Dana noted that the technology upgrade to the middle school took longer than expected. The official also suggested the schools work together to replace aging technology, the Salem News reported.
Lesson plans no longer have to be conducted solely through a textbook or on a chalkboard. New technology such as a tablet computer, an interactive whiteboard or a classroom projector can spark innovation among students.
The district study also revealed that 76 percent of teachers use technology in their lesson plans, declining 5 percent from the previous year, according to the news provider.
