Journal 8

Curtis , Diane (2002, November 1). A '"Fantastic Super" Use of Technology: Closing the Digital Divide. Edutopia, Retrieved October 11, 2008, from: http://www.edutopia.org/fantastic-super-use-technology

This article stresses the importance of communication and involvement within the school system. Opening up life lines to students, parents, and the community create a classroom community with constant support. Scrogg’s leaves no room for excuses for no parent involvement. The parents at this school participate in fundraising and volunteer in the class. The program and curriculum implemented at this school incorporates the advantages of technology immersion. This program has proven to be successful with everyone in the school system and the community. Some of the benefits of this program for teachers are less paper work and more support from parents and administration. Overall, Scrogg’s has implemented a program that includes everyone.

Questions
What are the benefits of the teachers having their own web page? The main advantage of these web pages are to keep students and parents informed. This web page provides weekly newsletters that can be used to announce up coming events, awards, and various functions. This is also a great forum to post students work for immediate feedback or praise. The teacher can also make the page personal and opportunity for students and parents to get to know them.
How does Scrogg’s support treating teachers as professionals? Teachers are given lots of verbal support and allow them to voice their opinions on future hires. The offices are also set up near their classrooms with all the tools needed to be a success in the classroom. Collaboration amongst teachers is also encouraged.