Classroom Inventory Technology

While doing the inventory of classroom technology I was rather surprised that the classroom did not have a permanent computer in it. The teacher brings her laptop everyday that students can access to, but I think it was unfortunate that there was not a classroom computer. I was glad to see that there was access to wireless internet though. I also thought it was interesting that every computer in the lab was a Mac computer. Mac computers are great, but I think it would be better to incorporate PC's as well so students are aware of them and their differences. In every 5th grade class at Deerfield, there is a classroom set of labtops and also a smartboard. I would love to see more technology in lower grades so that students are immersed in technology early on. I love the interactive intercom that the school uses. The office can contact the teacher through this intercom and the teacher can simply talk back and communicate. I was impressed with the school's technology and the resources available, but disappointed with each classrooms permanent technology.