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The report said that, “While
progress has been made with staff,
the broad theme emerging fram our
review was (that there is) litte
understanding by most community
members of technology in general
and changes technology is making
in the emerging global economy.”
Huntington also told the EPC
that a iechnology architect position
should be established “to oversee a
complete district-wide technalogy-
enabled learning plan.”
He said the position would only
be needed for one year and would
probably cost the school district
$80,000 to $150,000.
Recognizing the limited funds
available to school boards,
Huntington said, “These are chal-
lenging limes that require innova-
tion.” ,
The report said, “There is very
litle money available for wehnolo-
gy and no training phins in place
for students, tesichers, administra-
lors and parents, The allocation of
$18 per student by the government
fo support technology ‘use -in
schools is totally insufficient to
achieve any meaninghl change in
instruction in the classrooms.”
The provincial government his
since cut funding Cor technology.
The traditional curriculum is aimed
at puting students in university.

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