84R21908 BPG-D
By: Kuempel H.R. No. 1939
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Technology is an essential part of modern life, and
its role in education is constantly evolving and expanding; and
WHEREAS, In and out of the classroom, technologies allow
students to interact with other learners, acquire knowledge,
overcome physical challenges, express their creativity, design and
build innovative products, and find solutions to a variety of
problems; technologies also streamline administrative tasks and
connect educators to global peer networks; and
WHEREAS, Educational technology staff members include
hardware and software technicians, network administrators,
webmasters, database and lab managers, teachers, instructional
technologists, and administrators; these highly trained
professionals provide vital support, planning, and training to
ensure that resources are updated and functioning to
specifications, and they contribute immeasurably to the
effectiveness and relevance of classroom instruction; and
WHEREAS, Through their notable endeavors, educational
technology staff members help Texas students prepare for successful
careers and develop skills needed in order to meet the challenges
and opportunities of a rapidly changing world; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize December 9, 2015, as Educational
Technology Appreciation Day.