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School districts in United States handle public education of all government-funded schools. Among the many school districts in America that gives importance on educational technology is the West New York School District. They believe that it is a cumulative process that helps students achieve their fullest potentials in the IT world. They believe that educational technology will attract many resources, opportunities and good communications in the local and global communities. They are committed in preparing the students to work in the ever changing technological pace and growth with regard to all aspects of life. They see to it that all the students, teachers and staff are competent enough to use IT tools, to communicate well and solve delicate problems easily. West New York District's Technology Plan The district's technology 2007-2010 plan is an approved document wherein the members of the West New York School System are committed to meet the needs of the urban student population. It aspires to enhance each child's love of learning, to potentially develop a feeling of self-confidence and to help recognize the positive nature of their cultural diversity. The success of the plan relies on .. more»

The digital microscope is the latest advent in the field of microscopy. This device comes in very handy when the teacher wants to asses the performance of students. Capturing of images has become simple as well as fast, compared to other conventional methods such as practical experiments. Performance standards are generally chalked out in the education system. Sometimes it becomes difficult to justify and carry them out well. The use of a digital microscope helps solidify the existing performance standards of the school. Digital microscopes such as the SmartScope provide one of the most effective methods of assessing a students' ability to observe, study and record various aspects of the sample under consideration, be it Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry or Environmental Science. As Dr. Martin G. Horejsi suggests"Instead of the conventional lab notebook drawing, the students can capture a plethora of images authentically detailing their journey into the micro world." (Horejsi, M. (2007). A picture's worth of words: Digital imaging as a powerful assessment tool Conference proceedings of the ED-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Vancouver, Canada). The digital microscope can be used to take .. more»