“It’s more difficult for schools to keep up (with technology). Changes are happening very fast, and it’s very difficult for schools to find the money.” – Pat Ableidinger, technology specialist, Hinsdale Elementary School District 181
“You sometimes find resistance with teachers. I found one who hadn’t turned (her computer) on all year long.” – Donna Clavey, training manager, Computer Workshop, Downers Grove
“If teachers are familiar and comfortable with computers, that will carry over to the students.” – Sharon Henderson, public relations director, Hinsdale Elementary School District 181
“Kids who never want to write creative writing stories say, `I’ll write a story if I can do it on the computer.”‘ – Kristin Mellish, 5th-grade teacher, Whittier Elementary School, Downers Grove
“The computer is the pencil and paper of this generation of students.” -Gayle Jensen, school board member, Downers Grove Elementary District 58
