Is technology the new age of curriculum?
RCHS making most of newly available technology
Sophomore Jacob Washington uses one of the new ChromeBooks to complete an English assignment.
The curriculum at Rich Central is more technology-based this year.
We use more technology related and activities like PowerPoints, new laptops, SmartBoards, and a bunch of educational-focused websites. The hope is that we are using these devices to learn at a more efficient speed.
Ms. Marroco uses technology to enhance the way she teaches health, and she claimed, “Using technology is more beneficial for the children.”
Mrs. May said, “I’ve only used technology for a few years in the classroom, but I wouldn’t go back. It’s 2014!” Even the teachers who have only used technology for a few years would to prefer it over non-technology days.
There are some teachers that still love to be old fashioned, though. One of these teachers, Mr. Jenicek, stated, “I like using technology but I could go back to no-technology days.”