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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Technology is an essential part of modern life, and |
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its role in education is constantly evolving and expanding; and |
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WHEREAS, In and out of the classroom, technologies allow |
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students to interact with other learners, acquire knowledge, |
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overcome physical challenges, express their creativity, design and |
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build innovative products, and find solutions to a variety of |
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problems; technologies also streamline administrative tasks and |
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connect educators to global peer networks; and |
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WHEREAS, Educational technology staff members include |
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hardware and software technicians, network administrators, |
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webmasters, database and lab managers, teachers, instructional |
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technologists, and administrators; these highly trained |
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professionals provide vital support, planning, and training to |
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ensure that resources are updated and functioning to |
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specifications, and they contribute immeasurably to the |
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effectiveness and relevance of classroom instruction; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their notable endeavors, educational |
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technology staff members help Texas students prepare for successful |
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careers and develop skills needed in order to meet the challenges |
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and opportunities of a rapidly changing world; now, therefore, be |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize December 9, 2015, as Educational |
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Technology Appreciation Day. |
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Kuempel |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1939 was adopted by the House on May |
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7, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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