Albuquerque Public Schools just signed a multimillion deal to bring
digital techbooks to every school. To access techbooks, students need a device with Wi-Fi. Once teachers log on, it’s like a digital classroom, complete with videos, pictures and models catered to every lesson.
Last year, APS was part of a pilot program with Discovery Education, a private company. In all, 30 schools took part.
APS signed an $11 million contract to get the science techbook for all grades. All teaches will have access to the streaming content. The president of the teachers’ union said that techbooks are a great resource, but she wondered if APS has the money to buy more laptops, tablet and desktops so every student can log on.
APS stands by the investment and said techbooks will save the district money in the long run.
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