Microsoft is teaming with the School District of Philadelphia to design and build a new high school wired with the latest in educational computing tools.
The District and Microsoft announced plans on Friday to construct a high school that ties technology into nearly every aspect of the institution's operations. The estimated $46 million project is being funded by a school district capital program, with Microsoft reporting that it will donate software, professional services and support staff for the school. "To ensure that our children are receiving the best education possible, we must continually ask ourselves how we can do this better," James E. Nevels, school reform chair for the District said in a statement. "By working with an innovator such as Microsoft and bringing in its expertise to manage this project, we intend to make real our shared vision for the school of the future."
Planned to open in September 2006, the school will serve roughly 700 students, the District said. The two parties said the school would aim to deliver a "holistic view" of what a learning environment can be when outfitted with contemporary technologies. The school's curriculum will be designed to facilitate "any time, anywhere learning," the two groups said, and will feature systems designed to help teachers administer lessons and evaluate student performance. Technology will be also be used to streamline school administrative functions such as attendance, ordering lunches and school supplies, teacher training, and tracking student progress.
News source: C|Net News.com
The District and Microsoft announced plans on Friday to construct a high school that ties technology into nearly every aspect of the institution's operations. The estimated $46 million project is being funded by a school district capital program, with Microsoft reporting that it will donate software, professional services and support staff for the school. "To ensure that our children are receiving the best education possible, we must continually ask ourselves how we can do this better," James E. Nevels, school reform chair for the District said in a statement. "By working with an innovator such as Microsoft and bringing in its expertise to manage this project, we intend to make real our shared vision for the school of the future."
Planned to open in September 2006, the school will serve roughly 700 students, the District said. The two parties said the school would aim to deliver a "holistic view" of what a learning environment can be when outfitted with contemporary technologies. The school's curriculum will be designed to facilitate "any time, anywhere learning," the two groups said, and will feature systems designed to help teachers administer lessons and evaluate student performance. Technology will be also be used to streamline school administrative functions such as attendance, ordering lunches and school supplies, teacher training, and tracking student progress.
News source: C|Net News.com
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Welcome to the school.. feel free to learn about any computing subject you like. So long as its Microsoft.
Yawn.. sorry, i'm just grouchy and overworked
Free software, hardware, and support? What more can you ask for?
Linux isn't donating any technology? Which Linux are you talking about? Saying "Linux" is EXTREMELY vague, there is no company called Linux.
Also all Linux distributions can be aquired for free, they're giving as many copies as you want. They contribute if you want them to, just download the OS.
Any company involved with Linux. Show me an example of one of them petitioning the Philly schools to use Linux in their system.
So what is that strategy, just sit back and hope that everyone knows that they can download it? And expect a low level of support for years? And not get help setting it up? Yeah, that sounds REAL appealing compared to an offer from Microsoft to get software discounts, help setting it up, and a lot of support.
I can't even imagine how cool it would be to study in a school wired with the latest technology...too cool
Besides, the technical skills these kids, oops, I mean, teens learn are invaluable and will give them a huge advantge when they hit University or the job market.
I swear, the smartest ppl get Ds and the most retarded people I've ever met somehow walk away with As
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