Many things have changed!

Blog Post #1 In response to the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020:  From the inception of this plan to now, it appears as though Texas has made minimal progress toward reaching the goals listed.  Very few schools have been able to supply 24/7 access to laptops and technological resources for their students.  Texas has been participating on a "Steadily Developing" format for its technology within the schools.  I feel the primary reason for the sluggish development is the funding received by the state.  The state and/or the government could step up and disburse funds to rapidly increase the stature of the technological development of Texas.  Everyone wants to speak of recession and its effects on education and the family, but it is all created by the states and governments.  These two superior entities are the ones who developed and pushed these technology plans into schools and districts, should be the ones to primarily fund the advancement of technology use within.  It is easy to create surveys and questionnaires to see where different campus's and districts stand, but it is very difficult to fund the advancement.  All schools should be on  the tear to advance technology for their students.  All schools should want to help create the greatest and newest minds for our future.  However, we are held back by funding.  If the funds are available, teachers and schools are extremely willing to step out on the limb and teach outside of the box.