Here is an article from the August 17, 1997 Parade Magazine,
Washington Post, that I thought you should know:
"Helping U.S. Schools Get The Latest Computers
Parents and teachers will get to check out the latest
educational technology for computers in a series of
evening showcases at thousands of schools, starting this
fall. 'There's a generation gap," said Robert Norton,
head of PC Kids USA, a nonprofit foundation based in
Littleton, Mass., which is sponsoring the showcases.
'Parents and teachers may know how to use a word
processor but may not be aware of multimedia interactive
packages that allow computers to aid teaching any
subject.'
Youngsters will do most of the hands-on work at the
showcases, demonstrating various interactive teaching
tools. Parents and teachers who want to register for the
showcases in advance can call 1-800-256-9469. Materials
will be sent out after Sept. 15. Each school that
participates will get some free software.
Bob Norton also heads the A+America Technology for
Schools rebate program. About 100 companies participate,
including Kmart and Sprint. They donate as much as 10%
of sales to the schools' technology budgets. Since 1993,
more than 20,000 schools have joined the program, and
thousands have used the rebates to get computers and
software." |
