1. Funding for Technology

2. Need for Technology
Within the last 10 years, technology has become
increasingly important for schools.
Do you know the numbers???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgBwl_JrC50

3. Need for Technology
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A 1:1 ratio is not what we want.
That would actually be counter-productive.
We do not want students typing away on their
computers and not communicating with each other.
But, we cannot continue to believe that what
students are going to need to gain success in the
21st century is the same as what we have been
teaching them up until this point.

4. Reasons Schools Need Technology
 supports students’ thinking process
and acquisition of problem-solving skills
 stimulates students’ motivation and self-esteem
 promotes student equity
 improves student achievement
 prepares students for the future

5. The big question is…
How do we fund technology
for our schools?

6. Budgeting
When possible,
Title I Funds include a budget for:
 Computer Hardware
 Computer Software
 Networking Tools
 Tech Support
 etc.

7. Educational Technology Grants
 Extron Classroom AV Grant Program
provides increased visibility and expanded access for AV
technology by supplying selected pilot classrooms with
advanced audio video solutions at no cost to the district
 Extron Global Viewer Enterprise Grant Program
provides qualifying school districts with our server based,
AV system monitoring and resource management software

8. Educational Technology Grants
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 Digital Wish Mobile Devices in the Classroom
submit lesson plan on effectively using mobile devices in
the classroom and qualify to win one of three Dell Venue
Pro Smartphones
 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
enable K-12 students to identify and solve local
environmental problems, and promote good use of science
practice prizes vary among grade levels and include
money, a Discovery Adventure trip, technology, and more

9. Educational Technology Grants
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 Doodle 4 Google
a competition in which K-12 students are asked to create
Google's homepage logo. The winning artist will win a
$30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology
grant for his or her school
 Computers for Learning
places computers in classrooms, prepares children to
contribute and compete in the 21st century, and allows
government agencies and the private sector to transfer
surplus computers and related equipment to schools

10. Educational Technology Grants
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 Technology Donor Program
Digital Wish matches teachers with donors. To find a donor,
teachers must build a wish list of Digital Wish classroom
technology products. Prospective donors can review a
classroom profile and donate funding or purchase an item
for a school. After each technology purchase, Digital Wish
will donate an additional 2-10% in immediate cash-back
funding to the recipient school to fund their next technology
project.

11. Up-to-Date Technology
for Our Students
In the technological world we live in today,
the time is now
to provide for our students the tools they need
to increase their interest and engagement
in their learning
and
to promote independent thinking and
problem solving.

12. References
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Education in Science & Technology. Retrieved January 31, 2013, from
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Reasons for Bringing Technology Into Schools. (n.d.). U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved January
31, 2013, from http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/
Scheeren, W. O. (2010). Technology for the school librarian: theory and practice. Santa Barbara, Calif.:
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The importance of technology in American schools - YouTube. (n.d.). YouTube. Retrieved January 31,
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Why Technology in Schools? | EdTech Action Network. (n.d.). Why Technology in Schools? EdTech Action
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technology-in-schools