Maine School Purchases Computer Program To Serve As A Teacher

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 10: Spanish language teacher Martha Hosey holds a class discussion with the use of iPads at Bancroft School on January 10, 2013 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Bancroft School requires... WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 10: Spanish language teacher Martha Hosey holds a class discussion with the use of iPads at Bancroft School on January 10, 2013 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Bancroft School requires iPads for students grades 6 though 12 and incorporates the use of Apps by students and teachers across the curriculum. (AP Photo/The Christian Science Monitor, Ann Hermes) MORE LESS
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MADISON, Maine (AP) — A Maine high school unable to fill a vacant teacher position has turned to a foreign language computer program to educate students.

With money already earmarked for the job, The Morning Sentinel reports (http://bit.ly/2cJzmJL ) Madison Area Memorial High School opted to purchase the Rosetta Stone program to serve as its full-time French and Spanish teacher.

Principal Jessica Ward says the situation isn’t perfect, but Rosetta Stone was the best option moving forward this year.

The school was forced to purchase the program, which is currently used in more than 4,000 schools nationwide, when no one applied.

Rosetta Stone officials say the program is ideally used in conjunction with a live teacher.

An education technician was hired to supervise the school’s students and administer the program.

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Information from: Morning Sentinel, http://www.onlinesentinel.com/

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