Steve - Some are online..... and more schools are moving to use the Web as a
communication tool..... but when these plans were created, many schools had
only one dial-up connection and a couple of people in the building who even
used e-mail. Lots and lots of progress has been made, with about 70% of
Vermont's schools now networked, and 98% with access to the Web. But 40% of
THOSE were still dial-up (as of last November). We expect that number to
increase as the results of E-rate foster better connections. In addition,
many are still far from having the wherewithall to have a person who helps
teachers and others use the Web the way we've all been able to. In most
cases in schools, a person with a full-time job has taken the lead. Where
lucky, that person has been able to carve a niche in a technology support
role, but there's still a long way to go.

It's improving out there, but many schools are still not to the point of
using the Web very well.

Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: School Information Technology Discussion
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Steve Cavrak
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 1999 5:11 PM
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Subject: Re: Tech Plan Renewal info


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        We're beginning to receive inquiries regarding
        the process for renewal of local Information
        Technology plans. There are approximately 150
        schools whose tech plan approvals "expire" on
        either 12/31/99 or 3/31/00. You can find out
        your school's status at:
        >>

Hi Bill,

Are any (all?) of these tech plans online ? I would have
imagined that putting a tech plan online would have been
part of the tech plan ... it seems silly to do one and
not put it online ...


Steve

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