Technology in Schools of Puerto Rico

Roy Z. Gonzalez Torres840-04-3313

TEED4007Prof. Mary Moore

INTRODUCTIONThis is a short yet shocking presentation

about the technology found in the Ramon de Jesus Sierra Junior High School in the town of Lares, Puerto Rico. The information was gathered in a school visit. The teacher’s names are confidential. The images and information gathered were all taken with permission from the school principal.

Technology Chart

Classroom W.98-2000 W. XP W. Vista W. 7 Computer for teacher Computer for Students Projector Printers Notes1 (S.Ed) * No Yes Yes Personal 5 out of 25 laptops work

2 * Yes No Yes Yes No internet3 * Yes No No Personal No smartboard or internet4 * Yes Yes Yes Personal Outdated computers

5 (library) * Yes Yes No Yes Photocopy broken

Technology in Puerto Rico's Schools

Roy Z. Gonzalez Torres 840-04-3313 TEED4007 Prof. Mary Moore School Visited: Ramon de Jesus Sierra Intermidiate School, Lares, P.R.

VisualsAll pictures were taken with authorization from the

teachers and the school principal

Suggestions to fix the problem

Create a savings fund program for technology programs.

Hand over the Department of Education’s administration to the Federal Government.