https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5 In your mind, what accounts for the differences in spending and implementation of technology between school systems? Please add a comment and like at least one other comment you find particularly insightful. en-us 2018-01-17 15:43:53 UTC 2026-01-20 13:15:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256803 I think that many people take it for granted that being in a "richer" area that students will have access to more resources. I think working in a poverty area like NNPS, it is highly valued to see students get out of some of the situations they are in. A huge factor of that is reaching students during their k-12 education. I think NNPS investment in education is an attempt to reach all students in need.]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256803 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256807 accessibility to the technology at home or in the school systems either due to money or lack of support for technology ]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256807 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256811 The difference could be due to parent input during school board meetings Some parents might not want their students in front of a screen all day, they would rather them have pen and paper]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256811 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256839 I feel like people might just stick with what they know and are comfortable with. Partnered with how much money it would cost to fill multiple schools with the technology needed, it just doesn't happen.]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256839 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256845 School districts with many low-income families may receive more grants to fund technology.  Also, while higher-income areas may be able to assume that their kids already get access to technology at home, lower-income areas realize that school is the only place where there students may encounter technology on a daily basis.  There may be a greater emphasis on providing these schools with technological resources.]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256845 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256891 funds that are available and the types of people in the school board

]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256891 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256901 students may be unable to access the technology at home, particularly in more rural areas]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256901 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256907 It may have something to do with the population of students and how they can best reach them.]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256907 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256911 School systems may feel that their money and focus need to be elsewhere depending on what the school is trying to improve on. If a school's reading scores are low, it may not occur to them to focus on technology implementation. Technology may be put on the back burner because it is so new and daunting to some people. ]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256911 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256913 The differences in spending might be accounted to districts wanting to help schools in areas of higher poverty and give those children better opportunities to materials to help them in the learning process]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256913 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256917 I think the community and poverty level affects what is spend on technology in the school system.]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256917 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256932 2018-01-17 22:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256932 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256943 are accounted for by the differences in how each district values technology]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256943 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256955 I feel as though perhaps WJCC school board members may assume that parents are taking on that role of introducing technology, while in NNPS teachers have to take on that role because they are fully aware that not all students have that opportunity at home.]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256955 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256983 The differences could be related to the leadership and their beliefs in technology]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256983 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256984 Some areas are in poverty and do not have the funding to afford technology. Other places may be run by people who believe bringing technology in the school isn't a good idea or can be somehow detrimental to students.]]> 2018-01-17 22:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222256984 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257046 I think it could do with who is making school districts’ policy. Depending on who is in charge, some people may be less familiar with technology and not see the value in it. As a result, the implementation of technology is not as strongly emphasized as it could be.]]> 2018-01-17 22:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257046 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257063 There are differences in opinion on what technology works best and what technology is important. Certain schools may think that smart boards are unnecessary because of xyz. It’s all about the opinion of the person who is writing the check ]]> 2018-01-17 22:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257063 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257083 The differences could be related to the amount of funding available or to the amount of pro-technology advocates in administrative roles ]]> 2018-01-17 22:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257083 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257086 I am not too familiar with JCC but maybe it has to do with the involvement of the community with the School Board?

]]> 2018-01-17 22:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257086 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257112 I think that it partially comes from a difference of priorities. Some districts could wish to spend the money in other places, especially depending on pre existing resources at the the schools and in the homes of the students. ]]> 2018-01-17 22:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257112 doebleab https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257124 I often have seen differences in technology between low income school districts and higher end districts. But also just between schools. The school I am at now receives many grants because it is the stem school. 
 ]]> 2018-01-17 22:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257124 https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257299 funding might be provided to schools in lower ses areas because they are aware of the students' lack of access to those resources at home]]> 2018-01-17 22:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_mcgee/mog1qrmn5at5/wish/222257299