According to Hernando County schools superintendent Lori Romano, the support for technology is "horrible." When initially seeing the headline of the article, I was intrigued that someone would think technology in a classroom is a bad idea.
After reading the article, I was glad I stumbled across it. It gives a great example of a school that has bought into the idea of technology in the classroom, but they don't have enough money to buy good enough technology that works.
If a school system is going to invest in technology, it must make sure to test equipment, receive advising, and run through a pilot program before making a giant purchase that will influence the future of the community's youth education.
Although it's a little dramatic the reporter focuses on one quote about computers smoking when they are turned on, it paints a picture of technology being a waste of time if the proper funds aren't able to buy workable technology in the classroom. A classroom would ultimately be better off without the technology.
If I were Romano, I would push the state legislature and/or the school community for more public education funding. If technology is not current in a classroom, a group of young people will fall way behind in their education.
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gradebook/floridas-support-for-school-technology-is-horrible-hernando-superintendent/2270309
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