Impact of computer technology at McNeel Middle School

Abstract

This paper is an investigation report into the current impact and effect that computer technology has had on education at McNeel Middle School in Beloit, Wisconsin. Data has been collected and analyzed resulting in known patterns of computer usage among staff and students. Issues involving guidelines set by federal, state and district levels are addressed, refined, and utilized to arrive at recommendations designed to assist in the development of staff in-services, Ongoing improvements in hardware replacement, and better utilization of the available technology at McNeel Middle School are also addressed. It is hoped that the data provided by this work may be used to improve access to existing computer technology, focus delivery of existing software within curricular areas, and identify needed change leading to the potential availability of technology for all McNeel learning community members.