
TECHNOLOGY: Integrating Technology with Classroom Lessons
Provide
a systematic method of integrating technology with classroom lessons to enhance
student learning. (Fall 2001)
Purpose
-
Foster
current programs that utilize
technology in the curriculum and share the ideas and current applications
with all staff
-
District
#113 was one of the first school districts in the state to install a video
distribution system in 1988. Since
then technology has been used throughout the curriculum.
-
Technology
is currently being used not only as a presentation tool, but more
importantly as a learning tool by students and staff.
-
The
studies of technology show that we must continue to improve as technology
improves to keep our students using up to date technology.
Description
of Activities:
- To
monitor and evaluate current staff development workshops and courses that
are being offered to staff
- Summer
of 2000 courses/workshops offered
- Advanced
Wintel for teachers to learn how to use technology
- Teachers
used the Microsoft Office Suite to assist them in developing
curriculum.
- Additional
software packages were used like;
- GradeMachine
Grades and attendance
- Probe
Software Science Probe integration
- Inspiration
Mapping software
- Integrating
technology into the Curriculum
- Teachers
develop project-base Learning lessons for their curriculum
- Teachers
share ideas and projects Interdepartmentally and between the two
schools
- Web
Development using Microsoft Front Page
- Teachers
developed web pages as a beta project for classes
- Teachers
developed curriculum so that they can have students develop Web
Pages
- To
use a survey instrument developed with the Technology core and evaluate
where there are gaps in the use of technology in the learning of our
students
- During
the 2000-01 school year technology curriculum mapping will take place at
Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools
- The
Gap analysis study from three years ago will be review and studied
Participants:
| Administration
Building |
-
Ed Kula
Assistant Superintendent of Fiscal Affairs
-
Brad
Waggoner Director of Technology Services
-
Janell
Cleland Director of Learning
-
Barry
Bolek Technology Projects Director
|
| Highland
Park High School |
- Jack
Lorenz - Principal
- Joe
Senese Assistant Principal
- Andy
Weingartner Technology Coordinator
|
| Deerfield
High School |
- Dr. Suzan Hebson -
Interim Principal
- Herb
Regan Technology Literacy Coordinator
- Andy
Zakszeski Technology Coordinator
|
Contact
Person:
Janell
Cleland, Director of Learning, 847-926-9306
Implementation Date:
Fall 2000
page last
updated 08/26/2002
