The Maine Story--Not Another Tech Buy

Here is the one-pager produced by the Maine Learning Technology Initiative iBook program that has been widely used to provide basic information about it. The white paper includes comments on leadership, professional development, learning and teaching, the supporting five networks and the technology, meaning Apple Computer, with the statement,

Apple as strong corporate partner, working very hard for us to be successful.

• Regular iBooks with software - CD-ROM, AppleWorks (including word processing and presentation), web browsers, email software, iMovie, iPhoto, & more.
• Wireless networks in each school.
• Equipment management and tracking system.
• Maintenance & repair system - dedicated tech support line 3 day turnaround in most cases.
• 2 day introductory training.
• Provide yearly all day tech workshops for the tech coordinators.
• Participate in all Regional leadership development activities.

[Dana Baggett]