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NV School Board establishes
classroom computer policy

DISTRICT 44's battle plan for harnessing the computer’ s
technological potential was unveiled at a recent North Van-

couver School Board meeting.

By TIMOTHY RENSHAW
News Reporter

Introduced by chairman of the
District Computer Policy Commit-
tee (DCPC) David Porter, the
district’s proposed policy for the
instructional use of computers
outlined the philosophy upon
which it was drafted, its instruc-
tional goals, and the six curriculum
programs into which the computer
has and will become an integral
part,
~ The basic principle underlying
the report and all effort invested in
developing curriculum utilizing
computers, Porter told the board,
was {o ensure that the computer be

used as an education tool not - &

merely an instructional adjunct.

‘The DCPC was formed in
November, 1984. by assistant
District 44 superintendent Robin

Brayne to develop. objectives, for-.
mulate a two-year plan, and make. :
recommendations regarding the,

purchase of computer, equipment. :
. Porter ‘said input to the 12-

person’ committee had come from

‘students and teachers from every
subject area. ~

Potential of the computer, : ‘he

said, “demanded - its .. curriculum
development. be:based on:accurate

approved school board policy.

information ‘and be supported by a

er computer training be continually
upgraded; educating both teachers
and students in the ethical and
social implications of computer
use; and ensuring that en-
vironmental health factors be con-
sidered when computers are used
within schools.

Porter also outlined seven prin-
ciples behind the instructional
goals of computer curriculum, in-

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