The USD 445 Technology department encourages and supports teachers in the use of technology in the classroom. Training is provided on a regular basis throughout the district to staff on the use of email, software applications and other available resources. Each of the three buildings also have technology assistants available to answer questions and solve technology related issues.

 

Internet Safety

Website Evaluation

Teacher Tools

Kay Barriger, Library Media Specialist at Field Kindley High School and Sherry Ellis, Science Teacher at Roosevelt Middle School have been trained as master teachers with the Intel Teach program. They provide training to other teachers who are interested in utilizing technology and project-based learning within their own classrooms. Kay and Sherry convey a shared philosophy that computers and other technology equipment are tools that can make classroom activities more engaging for students.

"Computers aren't magic, teachers are." Craig R. Barrett, Chairman of the Board, Intel Corporation

So far a total of fifty-four teachers have been trained in the Intel Essentials course and eleven teachers have completed the Teaching Thinking with Technology course. Kay and Sherry offer the training in the summer for teachers who dedicate 40 hours to training and planning.