Technology

The CHEC building is fortunate to have an extensive amount of technology, which is used to enhance instruction, management, data collection, and communication.  Every classroom has at least 5 computers, and there are two computer labs on the middle school side, and two computer labs on the high school side.  The other technology in the building includes:

• MAC Lab for the Arts and Music – Room Arts and Music

• Computer  Learning Lab – Room A410, Mr. Hengenler Classroom

• Simultaneous Interpretation Booths – Model United Nations

• Audio-visual Sound and Entertainment System – Auditorium

• Multiple Laptop CARTS

•  Promethean Boards – Located in most classrooms

    There are LCD’s in each room,  which can be checked out in a process set up by IT Coordinator.

    CHEC’s Technology Coordinator is Hamdel Tobias, (Room Model UN).   He is available to assist with hardware and software issues. The Educational Technology Experts  are OCTO Technicians, (located at front of building on MS side in front of Model UN/ Phone booth)  .  Both are available to train and assist teachers in the use of technology to enhance classroom instruction, both with what is located in each classroom as well as utilization of the schoolwide resources.

     The use and maintenance of technology in the building requires that all staff members be vigilant in supervising the use of computers by the students in their classes.   At no time should students be allowed to play games, go to unauthorized sites, or engage in on line chatting.  All student use of computers should be related to school work, and the standards for use should mirror those of a professional setting.

     All teachers will be  issued a Lap Top, date to be determined.  In order to receive it, they must sign the Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policy issued by the Development Office.  Lap Tops must be secured at all times, and should never be left out in the classroom.  If a teacher’s laptop is lost or stole due to negligence, the teacher will be responsible for reimbursing the school for the cost of it. 

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