Roger Kostley


Name: Roger Kostley
Title: Teacher
Affiliation:

County: Allegheny
District: Duquesne City Public
School: Duquesne Educational Center
Address:
1044 Amherst Street
(home address)
White Oak 15131-1403
Phone: 412-678-5944
FAX:

E-mail: rjk@nb.net

ACTIVITIES:
School district is beginning the process of renovating. All elements of a network will be installed. No network or any internet connection at this time.

BARRIERS:
Funding has been the primary barrier.

GOALS:
To have at least one computer lab installed with Internet access and have wiring to the renovated classrooms. Have each classroom connected to a LAN.

INFORMATION NEEDED:
How students, teachers and administrators can gain access to the network
Professional development
Technical architecture
Funding sources

COLLABORATIONS:
Would like to be part of a consortium

EXPERTISE:
Staff development

SUPPORT:
Mentor teachers on staff.

SUSTAINABILITY:
Grants and donations

SCOPE:
classrooms

NETWORKING SUPPORTS REFORM:
Yes

How technology assists reform:
Brings additional resources into the classroom
Increases the relevance of student learning
Reduces isolation of the school and classroom

COMMENTS:
Need directions to the workshop site.

EXPECT TO ATTEND:
Yes