Technology Donations

Dear Parents,

Our goal is to increase student use of technology in the educational setting.  There are a number of ways to do this.  We are very fortunate to have two computer labs that can be checked out.  However, if a student does not have technology class and we organized a revolving schedule where every class would have a turn in the labs, students would still average around 1 hour using technology as part of the instruction each week.  To maximize time with technology, students would need to have educational technology tools available to them more often.  That is a very costly initiative that we are currently not in a position to undertake. 

However, there are some other options.  We are encouraging all staff and parents (and students) that are upgrading their technology (laptops, tablets, iPad, iPhones or iPod Touches) to consider donating their old devices to Sparta Middle School.  All that we need to use for educational purposes to make the device effective would be Wi-Fi antennas in the devices.  If you are considering this, we ask that you clear the data and software from the device. 

I appreciate your consideration.