CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: New computer lab

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Friday, February 23, 2007

New computer lab

Over the winter break I have been assigned a new set of computers. I've finally, after two years of complaining and dealing with false promises, gotten new computers for my lab. My lab was the oldest in the county. We were the first to have the IT and Information Technology program in the county. The county delivered and has set up 26 computers. I am excited about it and have big plans for using these computers to the fullest. Now, while I'm excited about the lab, I also know that the state is changing the curriculum in the IT department. It appears that we will need to get training in programming. The whole situation is confusing because as I was preparing one of the NTI assignments, I went to Griffin Tech (one of the technical schools in the Southeast) to interview one of the administrators and the lady in charge of the articulation program between the high schools and Griffin Tech is herself lost in the new pathways. Enough of this! I'm just happy about my new lab. With new computer materials everything needs to be labeled and properly set.

1 comment:

Jessie H said...: Wonderful news about the new computers. You'll have to give us updates on how you're integrating the new technology in your program. I sure just having the new computers will help motivate your students. Don't worry too much about this talk about a new curriculum. Until you know exactly how the changes will affect your program, I recommend that you sort of put any worries out of your mind. Just enjoy the new equipment!; February 24, 2007 at 7:28:00 PM EST