Sunday, November 14, 2010

Technology Divide

I am placed in the Lowell School district right now. When I was there this week I became curious about the number of computer the school has. The elementary school I am in has more than 120 computers for just student use. Then they also have a computer cart with fifteen brand new laptops on that. Each classroom has a projector that is linked to the Teacher's computer and a DVD player. Most of this technology was donated by Amway according the the tec lady. There are more than 3000 computers in the school district. I was amazed! How do you get companies to donate technology to the school? Does anyone out there have any answers? I have heard of getting technology grants but never them being donated brand new from a company.