Tech Anthro

So, Timm and I went and swam in the tech waters of Mt. Edgecumbe High School this last week, and found somethings that we did not know. For one the only real way to get questions answered about the technology landscape is to ask a human. I had trouble finding most of what was needed to know from the web, due to broken links or empty pages. Next, it is darn near impossible to get one of the tech guys to be in one place for more then a minute. But finally when Timm and I did get someone to talk to us we got some answers, some of which i didn't know. For one, how to sign up the computer labs. Since I am in a math classroom and we have our own computers, I was unaware that the labs are a first come first serve buffet. I also became aware that the administration loves technology, especially since it is the way to the hearts of the students. I am amazed at how students respond to technology and how they respond when it is taken away from them. If i have to take an ipod for the day a student feels like a part of them is missing. They won't comeback at the end of the day for a missing assignment, but a confiscated ipod is a different story. It seems that some schools would just rather have white boards and computers only for the purpose of office applications. I maybe off on that, but that is what i have seen before. I also realized how much work it is for the tech guys to keep up. As great as technology can be, it can be a real pain in the butt when it isn't working. For more on the assessment check out my full report....

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=ddkc6s39_0cvcqm7&hl=en

Jeremy