HTSD TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Technology in the Hamilton Township
School District should be viewed as critical to school reform
because of its capacity to support improvement in the
educational process through 21st Century Learning Environments.
The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards has uniquely
positioned technology within all standards to transform
learning, to foster critical thinking, creativity, and
innovation, and to prepare students to thrive in the global
economy.
As engaged digital learners, students are able
to acquire and apply content knowledge and skills through active
exploration, interaction, and collaboration with others across
the globe.
This is accomplished in 21st century learning
environments through the systematic and transparent integration
of technology across the curriculum and in the teaching and
learning process. In this kind of environment, students are
engaged in meaningful and relevant authentic tasks using the
appropriate technological tools. They routinely access the web
to identify, research, and solve real world problems in
collaboration with peers and others across state and national
borders.
Professional development programs must be
provided to continually upgrade the technological skills of
teachers, parents and community members. The technological
system and professional development must be related and
supportive of the educational goals and objectives that are
established by the school district. We will continue to assess
our teacher and student levels of proficiency and make necessary
evolutionary changes to deliver methodology.
We will
continue to plan and develop the best network possible to be in
alignment with today’s standards and tomorrow’s technologies.
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