Commitment+to+Technology

=TECHNOLOGY STATEMENTS IN ACTION=

A. We believe that:

 * 1) ===Technology use is a necessary life skill that students, faculty, and staff need to use efficiently and effectively;===
 * 2) ===Technology should support the curriculum;===
 * 3) ===Technology should serve as a resource for teachers and improve classroom instruction; and===
 * 4) ===Technology should make record keeping effective and efficient for teachers, staff, and school administration.===

B. In general, Chadwick International is committed to:

 * 1) ===Enrich the quality of learning and teaching, and increase student performance;===
 * 2) ===Use technology as a communication tool within the school, community, and the world;===
 * 3) ===Create an environment/climate of continuous use of interactive technology;===
 * 4) ===Integrate technology throughout the curriculum;===
 * 5) ===Encourage and support new initiatives and innovation as a dynamic, continuing process;===
 * 6) ===Cultivate literacy in technology for everyone going through Chadwick International; and===
 * 7) ===Obtain necessary financial means to develop technology.===

C. Specifically, students will:

 * 1) ===Use technology as a tool for learning;===
 * 2) ===Use technology to create imaginative and innovative solutions to local and global problems;===
 * 3) ===Use Internet connections to access and to interact with local and global communities and issues;===
 * 4) ===Develop ethical values with regard to the use of computer technology (abide by and respect the Acceptable User Policy or AUP);===
 * 5) ===Learn to appreciate the value of computer technology;===
 * 6) ===Develop and increase critical thinking skills through the use of technology;===
 * 7) ===Generate opportunities for independent, self-directed use of technology; and===
 * 8) ===Develop competencies in the use of technology for communication, information research and problem solving.===

D. Administration, Faculty, & Staff will:

 * 1) ===Promote the effective use of technology to improve student performance;===
 * 2) ===Use technology to motivate the students to learn;===
 * 3) ===Have the opportunity and support to develop, maintain and broaden skills in the effective application of educational technology;===
 * 4) ===Develop, maintain, and ensure optimum use of technology;===
 * 5) ===Provide an efficient and enriched technological environment;===
 * 6) ===Offer variety of learning styles: self-directed learning, collaborative and cooperative projects, real-world problem solving, communication and presentation skills;===
 * 7) ===Be able to use technology to support their personal and professional productivity through administrative applications and communication with colleagues and students via e-mail and intranet communication software;===
 * 8) ===Gain competencies in e-mail, inter/intranet, resource access and use, information management, and personal/professional computer work; and maintain on-going technology training for administration, faculty and staff.===