The ever-changing world of the new millennium has altered forever the mission of schools and the context in which they work. While basic skills remain the cornerstone of the essential learning, students will need
technology for success in the world of the 21st century, more than ever before students will need to learn “how to learn.” For many, the jobs they will hold cannot even be envisioned today. Technology holds the key to success for the students of the media enhanced information age.
The Broadalbin-Perth Central School District believes that well planned judicious use of the computer technology will yield significant benefits to:
- Students – with implementation primarily being assimilated into the curriculum. BPCSD inspires, enables and empowers students to meet high academic standards, to accept challenges, to be creative, to research, to collaborate, to analyze, to problem solve and to be responsible citizens.
- Staff / District – to provide assistance with instructional, planning, research, assessment, communication as well as managerial capacity. Effective tech confident teachers are essential to student success. Learning needs to be tailored to the individual needs. Learning thrives in a safe, enriching, dynamic, respectful environment.
- Community – to communicate and provide information in a timely and efficient manner and to provide an effective yet customized home – school connection. A partnership among students, staff and the community are necessary for promote high student achievement. A continuous education of the entire community helps to create open communication and innovation. Educated citizens and life long learning in our global society is essential to sustain our economy and democracy.