20 Years of Computer Technology

Twenty years ago I began my first year at Greenville High School (now Greenville High Academy of Academic Excellence). Back then at about this time of the year I was introduced to my first computer experience - the Apple IIe. Prior to this I had computophobia and had no interest in learning. But my colleague, Ron Burris, who still teaches biology at GHS, showed me how to use the Apple IIe for word processing and grades. That's when it all began for me. I remember getting a grant for an lcd panel that could be placed on an overhead projector so that the computer screen could be seen. That was the latest and greatest in technology. We've come a long way with our Smart boards and Prometean boards from those days of old, not to mention the myriad other forms of technology that we use.
Later this month we will have a couple of breeze sessions for those who wish to volunteer to help develop web guidelines for websites and rubrics for evaluating them. This will be used by a commitee that will be formed to select the best teacher and school websites.
I'm working on a redesign of the district website. Hopefully, by the end of the year, we'll have a new look. I'll keep you posted.