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Using technology is no longer a choice for teachers or students. Students today want to learn with technology focused on real world skills and experiences. Teachers need to become highly qualified in the use of technology as a tool for learning. Instructional Technology has many programs integrating effective use of technology in classrooms.
In 2000, we began the Mobile Mini-Lab/PowerUser program in which laptops were placed in classrooms to facilitate project-based learning. School Technology Specialists trained and work with teachers in learning to use the technology in the classroom. Currently over 450 classrooms participate!
In 2003 the eMINTS4Utah program began in the state, implementing technology at a ratio of one computer for every two students. Granite School District now has 102 of these high tech classrooms.
2005, brought the Cypbercorps program turning students in grades 4-12 into technology experts and providing teachers and stuff with much needed assistance.
In the fall of 2006, we continued all existing programs while adding Cafe Tech (school-based training), ETC (PowerUsers focused on inquiry-based strategies), and eMINTS4All (technology & inquiry for primary grades).
The 2007-2008 year brought the beginning of the Enhanced Classroom project in Granite School District. The project has been a monumental undertaking and is still ongoing, but when it is finished there will be a sound system and computer LCD projector in every classroom in the district. The projected completion date is July of 2009.
We continue to offer technology training for teachers, support EDNET programs, provide teacher computers, provide school labs, and recently began offering a poster creation and printing service for schools. |