Philosophy Behind The Upper Merion Area School District

Elementary "Ready Access" Technology Program

• We believe equitable and ready access to technology will assist

• Teachers to integrate technology in a meaningful way. (SAMR)

• Teachers to be empowered to facilitate student-centered and differentiated instruction related to best practices in teaching and learning.

• Teachers and students to use technology resources and tools to promote and enhance critical thinking, problem solving, perseverance, and persistence.

• Students to be motivated to think and work creatively.

• Students to be innovative in constructing knowledge and solutions to problems.  

• Students to enhance their digital citizenship skills.

• Students, Teachers, and Parents to communicate and collaborate.