February 2003 — Editorial
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Engaging the Tech-Savvy Generation
An example of the tech-savvy generation at work took place in December when more than 100 Mississippi high school students arrived in Jackson to build the last 275 computers required to satisfy the state’s classroom needs. The governor’s mission was to build about 6,000 computers so that every classroom in the state had a computer with online access by the end of 2002. The kits, when fully assembled, cost about $685, roughly half of what the state was paying a vendor for the same capabilities. In addition, some New York City schools are turning to their students to help repair computer equipment through the MOUSE (Making Opportunities for Upgrading Schools & Education) program, which allows students to learn the skills required to troubleshoot technical problems.
Remember, it’s the job of every educator to use all technological resources available to keep students engaged in the classroom. But a true tech-savvy educator is continually learning from his or her students.
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