Strategy
The need to continue education reform and to improve student learning is crucial. This proposal is designed to address those concerns.
The following strategies can be incorporated for the mobile classroom.
1. Involve all key stakeholders (state government officials, school board members, superintendents, principals, teachers, parents, students, and public and private sectors) in the planning, implementation and evaluation of this proposal.
2. Clearly communicate this proposal’s goal and objectives to all stakeholders.
3. Secure and maintain adequate funding to support this proposal.
4. Inform stakeholders that if this proposal is implemented, a progress report will be provided all stakeholders.
Brazil’s strategy was to partner with the Brazilian government—Science and Technology, and the Communications and Education ministries (Scott, 2006, p.1).”
Mr. Erich Heise, Principal of Americana do Rio de Janerio School in Brazil indicated that "technology integration to enhance teaching and learning is a school-wide concern. Kids are exposed to technology in the early primary grades, with more exposure as they advance through the grade levels (Heise, personal communication March 2, 2011). For Maryland, this is a state-wide concern and a mobile classroom will be able to reach students in rural areas in the early primary grades. Since a laptop for every child is not feasible at this time and it would be too costly to implement; and, technology centers throughout numerous neighborhoods would be impossible to adequately staff, a mobile classroom would be a doable option.
"The current and future health of America's 2lst Century economy requires an educated, technology literate workforce. It is critical that our students graduate with the skills necessary to succeed (The chairman of Maryland Business Roundtable for Education)." This proposal is designed to help in reaching that goal.
