Summary for Policy Brief

Sometimes we question if we are really making a difference for our students and the districts that we serve? One direct way we, as an Intermediate Unit, can confidently answer that question is to look at how we are currently assisting our students to become the most productive individuals possible. At IU in-services we create a plan of action and update our skills in an attempt to really meet our students' needs while providing the most effective and efficient service to the school district. We critique IEPs, examine updated laws, and explore new teaching strategies, but one area we need to improve is our use of technology. If we really intend to provide that cutting edge education that helps students and impresses districts then we must alter the way we handle educational technology. Our teachers need to fully understand Access, the Digital Divide, and Special Populations; Copyright; Accuracy and Validity of Information; and Privacy and Security so they are competent in helping our students to meet their potentials! According to http://www.bsu.edu/libraries/virtualpress/student/honorstheses/pdfs/G54_2004GilbertDavidA .pdf many teachers teach the same way they did 10 or 20 years ago. We do not want to fall into this category. As the Intermediate Unit we can set the precedence for our districts!

References:
http://www.bsu.edu/libraries/virtualpress/student/honorstheses/pdfs/G54_2004GilbertDavidA .pdf