ISTE 2015: Is Educational Technology a Catalyst for Change?

Ed tech can serve as a broader change agent when districts take a holistic approach. Schools look beyond devices for the answers.

<p>Andrew Smith, Director of Digital Innovation, Rowan-Salisbury (N.C.) School District</p>

<p>Vicki Lyons, Technology Services Director, School District of La Crosse (Wis.)</p>

<p>Bill Bass, Innovation Coordinator, Parkway School District (Mo.)</p>

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<li>A good response to the school or district's 'why deploy technology' question is: To meet the needs of all children.</li>
<li>Within any environment, students' and teachers' tools should give them the option to accomplish their goals.&nbsp;</li>
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