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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Technology is an essential part of modern life, and |
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| 6 | 7 | | its role in education is constantly evolving and expanding; and |
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| 7 | 8 | | WHEREAS, In and out of the classroom, technologies allow |
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| 8 | 9 | | students to interact with other learners, acquire knowledge, |
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| 9 | 10 | | overcome physical challenges, express their creativity, design and |
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| 10 | 11 | | build innovative products, and find solutions to a variety of |
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| 11 | 12 | | problems; technologies also streamline administrative tasks and |
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| 12 | 13 | | connect educators to global peer networks; and |
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| 13 | 14 | | WHEREAS, Educational technology staff members include |
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| 14 | 15 | | hardware and software technicians, network administrators, |
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| 15 | 16 | | webmasters, database and lab managers, teachers, instructional |
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| 16 | 17 | | technologists, and administrators; these highly trained |
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| 17 | 18 | | professionals provide vital support, planning, and training to |
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| 18 | 19 | | ensure that resources are updated and functioning to |
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| 19 | 20 | | specifications, and they contribute immeasurably to the |
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| 20 | 21 | | effectiveness and relevance of classroom instruction; and |
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| 21 | 22 | | WHEREAS, Through their notable endeavors, educational |
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| 22 | 23 | | technology staff members help Texas students prepare for successful |
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| 23 | 24 | | careers and develop skills needed in order to meet the challenges |
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| 24 | 25 | | and opportunities of a rapidly changing world; now, therefore, be |
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| 25 | 26 | | it |
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| 26 | 27 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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| 27 | 28 | | Legislature hereby recognize December 9, 2015, as Educational |
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| 28 | 29 | | Technology Appreciation Day. |
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