On Parkview School Board OKs borrowing $391,000 for iPad plan
Posted on February 21 at 7:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
And FYI they did buy computers for us at school because they didn't have them..they made the investment to teach us how to use them...and not the investment in computers is mute...technology is close to surpassing a standard computer...on to the next...
On Parkview School Board OKs borrowing $391,000 for iPad plan
Posted on February 21 at 7:33 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
From my post...." I do not think every kid in 7th grade needs one...I think a classroom with them is awesome and for them to use and expand on their education by USING technology.." Jcommon...Get my drift....I said the same thing...just as I said I went to a class that had computers for us to learn on....no where did I say someone bought one for me, nor do I think every child should have one....and I do not think the program will be set up for them to take home, travel with or become their personal property. That would be the first I have ever seen that way....
On Parkview School Board OKs borrowing $391,000 for iPad plan
Posted on February 21 at 1:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Jcommon...I am not referring to other nations...right here in USA most districts have access to technology of some kind including iPads...smart boards and Raz-kids (online school access for reading and many others) I do not think every kid in 7th grade needs one...I think a classroom with them is awesome and for them to use and expand on their education by USING technology...remember when computers became common...I do and I remember taking classes to learn how to use them and expand my knowledge...our school had them also in 7th grade and wow...now that I think of it I attended Parkview at that time-irony...how dare they teach me such entitlement...I work hard now, as does my husband...we did buy various forms of technology with our hard earned cash...and you know what we even go outside to play and make our young children earn some spare change through chores...good old fashion lifestyle here but not nieve to the future ahead of us too...my 1st grader can use most forms of smartphones, laptops, computers, iPad and her own personal Nabi...all of which is offered with time limitations and age appropriate content....but you know what, she can also scoop dog poop, change cat litter, help trim goat hooves, sled, ride a bike, swim, make up games, read real books etc....the entitlement theory is lame....that is a parent taught behavior that I am not participating in...holding progressive education back will cripple our children ... And do some research on other nations....we are behind to many country and the education they receive...our dropout rate in the US is the same as 50 years ago...our college success rate is not equal to many places...govt handouts are encouraging the entitlement mentality in plenty of ways outside of our schools...lets debate that, not our children's education...
On Parkview School Board OKs borrowing $391,000 for iPad plan
Posted on February 21 at 10:16 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I know times are tough and making spending decisions are even more difficult but many schools are already using iPads and other ways to advance their students with technology...schools without access to this will start to fall behind....some district are using other ways with computers to educate students using programs to encourage reading, listening, test taking, math etc...I believe nothing will replace my time with my children for actual reading, homework time, and actual outside playtime....but in today's world, it is moving in that direction and to see my 1st grader use laptops, iPads, computers programs is awesome...Parents need to manage time in front of all technology, TV...I am sure Parview can learn and advance on how to use, keep safe, and maintain the iPads just like all of the other hundreds of districts already doing this...they aren't the first...
On Unemployment up in nearly all cities, counties
Posted on January 26 at 8:21 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Poo...not that I plan on debating this with you but I think I specified that theft related offenses were turned down...please take upon yourself to assume that it has direct correlations to the job...as per the law states...trust me, we have plenty of guilty parties of crimes I would rather not be associated with but they must start over at some point...theft can not be tolerated period...and my employer follows laws...employing over 350,000 nationwide I think we have our bases covered....but thanks for all of the extra quotes....
On Unemployment up in nearly all cities, counties
Posted on January 23 at 10:56 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Blame who you want....I blame many of those seeking employment, after we hired 7 people and they passed 2 interviews and references...all 7 failed either the drug test or background on criminal behavior that specifically turns down thief related crimes. Some failed both. So if you are not working and cannot pass a drug test it is no ones fault but your own! And if you dont already have a criminal record, dont get one! Stop wasting our time and the tax payers money! We will be adding 20 jobs over the next month and I hope we are not weeding out 7 out of 10 by self inflicted stupidity...sometimes the mirror is the best answer to some problems!
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On Parkview School Board OKs borrowing $391,000 for iPad plan
Posted on February 22 at 6 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Janesville is making investments into iPads....not sure about every school and certainly not every student but they have them at our elementary....also Parview 7-12 student count is quite small versus the Janesville head count...