Instructional Technology

Four-year Technology Levy boosts education plan

 

In February 2006, voters approved a four-year, $10 million levy to purchase technology tools, provide staff training and hire technology support staff. The challenge before us is to select technology that will enhance student learning. From the research that has been assembled by four school district committees, it is clear that there are many options from which to choose. It is also clear that the options are constantly changing as technology improves and we learn more about how to manage it to provide learning opportunities for students.

Tahoma is launching the next step of an evolving approach to educating young people for 21st Century learning. We call it Classroom 10. Instead of relying on more traditional classroom teaching styles, Classroom 10 is where students not only learn facts but find ways to use what they learn to expand their thinking, solve problems and be creative. Students will use 21st Century skills to access digital information and tools that will help them reach their goals.

This Web site will provide information about how the Technology Levy is being used to provide enhanced learning opportunities for students. It will also outline the district’s Classroom 10 approach. Additional information and features will be added as the process unfolds. If you have questions, please contact the Tahoma Public Information Office, 425-413-3409, or send e-mail to Kevin Patterson at kpatters@tahomasd.us.