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

  • Through our district and school’s Web pages, additional information will be available to the community

• 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:

Contact Person:

Janell Cleland, Director of Learning, 847-926-9306

Implementation Date:

Fall 2000

page last updated 08/26/2002