Tic-Tech: Tech forum thoughts

From: Mark Ahlness (mahlness@cks.ssd.k12.wa.us)
Date: Mon Jan 22 2001 - 12:51:48 PST

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    --- TIC-TECH message:
    Hi all,
    This is a question for the forum - and also for this list. In response
    to the difficulty of scheduling more tech meetings, I would suggest the
    problem is not with the frequency of the meetings, but with the
    audience/membership. If tech forums were meetings people were expected
    to go to because it was their JOB, things would be very different.

    Of course, this can't happen because of the hodge-podge assortment of
    technology positions running tech programs at our schools. Lab
    assistants, curriculum specialists, hourly technicians, pcp instructors,
    librarians, volunteers..... and on. I have to chuckle when the district
    comes out with network switch requirements - with no mention, or
    apparent plan for, consistent tech staffing in its schools. Is this not
    a network at least as important as the hardware one?

    From what I can tell, the district just waits until schools finally come
    up with some sort of tech position at their school. I can't see how
    anyone can get a tech plan approved without one. It doesn't matter how
    it's done, or what kind of position it is... I would hope for more
    leadership than this.

    Here's the question. Is there a district plan for providing consistent,
    meaningful, tech positions in each and every building? - Mark
     
    Mark Ahlness
    mahlness@cks.ssd.k12.wa.us
    Teacher, grade three, at
    Arbor Heights Elementary School
    http://www.halcyon.com/arborhts
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