The Changing Technology Infrastructure in Texas Schools across Region XX ESC

be first in the world in math and science. ” Little did we realize at that time how this would prove to be quite a challenge as the nation was just gearing up to face the challenges and opportunities put forth by the exploding technology revolution coupled with disappointing science test scores. Many different approaches have been suggested for improving public education in this country. A common element in many of these approaches has been the emphasis on technology. Reform literature often cites the need for more extensive and more effective computer and telecommunication network instructional applications. The motivation underlying these calls for reform potentially was linked to the observation that technology has fundamentally transformed corporate America, yet technology’s impact in our nation’s classrooms has usually been very modest. In 1994, Goals 2000: Educate America Act became law. This act contained a number of provisions designed to foster instructional applications of technology in classrooms across the nation (President’s Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology, 1997). The technology infrastructure and staff development to use the technology for classroom applications have become important sources of benchmarks to mark progress with the integration of technology into our classrooms