NECC
One of the challenges of working for a urban school system is the lack of funds for conferences and sraff developmenr. Very ironic when you realize that these are the kids that have little or no access to technology at home and the only place where they are exposed to 21st century Skills is at School. Since we have worked 2 years without a contract and 3 years without a raise it has gotten to be increasingly more difficult to stretch the dollars on the home front-so even tthough technology integration is my passion-NECC attendnace is not a possibility without a miracle.
In an attempt to give the miracle a helping hand I applied at the Microsoft site. Microsoft is giving away 5 scholarshops to NECC. So maybe…? I have never been to the nations capital so being able to go to NECC would be a real thrill. But I am a realist as well, so I will be looking into the opportunities to attend in Second Life and through Eluiminate.
In any case, change is education has become critical.. Our economy is changing from manufacturing base to a glonal community where information is becoming the new currency. This is going to require schools to step up and use technology tools to teach children. engage them, and prepare them for jobs in the new economy. We are3 going to have to use the resources we have smarter, ask our teachers to do more if we are to reach our children and prepare them for the future. Education is critical factor here.
