Technology

Technology is integrated into the classroom and curriculum at every level. It strengthens and supports meaningful, engaged learning for all students. The goal is to produce and encourage the growth of technologically literate students. Students will have regular opportunities to use technologies to develop skills that encourage personal productivity, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in the classroom and in daily life. The way students communicate has expanded and changed due to the technology available today. District 102 values the educational benefits of access to online resources and collaboration and provides instruction in the areas of Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship no matter where a student may access the Internet. In alignment with NETS-S, District 102 adopted the National Education Technology Standards (NETS-S) and Performance Indicators for Students.

All classrooms are equipped with Promethean Boards (interactive whiteboards) that allow teachers to quickly project visual images from the computer to assist with instruction. Students also have access to classroom computers and one-to-one devices (iPads). In grades 5-8, students and teachers are each provided an iPad through our District Personal Technology Initiative (PTI). Throughout District No. 102, our commitment to technology allows teachers to create interactive lessons, draw from a wealth of pre-screened and pre-approved learning tools, and keep students engaged and interested in learning.

Personal Technology Initiative (PTI) ( In grades 4-8)