Technology is a wonderful thing. Today, according to the LEMS Media Specialist, I joined the 21st century by creating a podcast and a blog. When I began my teaching career in the 90’s ( that is the 1990’s not the 1890’s) calculators were not allowed for use on the SAT, computer usage was restricted to Apple IIe and floppy drives and it was hi-tech classroom if it had a whiteboard and an overhead. Times have certainly changed. Today as we discuss what will be the standard in our new school, we discuss SMARTBoards, digital projectors, wireless accesspoints, laptops, Interwrite pads,graphing calculators, etc. All of these tools help our teachers make education come alive for our students. The teachers create engaging, mind expanding lessons which help make real the hig standards we are asking them to accomplish. The key however is a personal relationship between the student and the teacher. For adolescents to be successful, the need to know there is a caring adult in their corner.
lemsprincipalblog said
Welcome to the 21st Century!! Mrs. Lemieux
Ms. Murray said
I agree Mr. Matthews, and the kids astound me every day with their ability to create with technology! It is a blessing to be at LEMS.