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DeSales High School aspires to be a
leader in educational and technological innovation. The Teach-nology
Program helps DeSales accomplish this goal by providing an
unprecedented commitment to technology in the everyday life and
classroom experience of the DeSales student.
Components of the Teach-nology
Program:
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1:1 Student Laptop Initiative – Each
student at DeSales is provided with a state of the art IBM Lenovo
Laptop, which they can utilize from the moment they enroll into the
school and keep after their graduation.
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Campus-wide high-speed wireless
Internet and technical support from the helpful IT Department.
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Emphasis on the integration of
technology into all of the classrooms in order to increase
technology utilization by teachers and students, ultimately
enhancing the teaching and learning experience for everyone.
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Providing effective ideas,
strategies, and knowledge for integrating technology into the
classroom in order to differentiate instruction and establish
student-centered, engaging, and interactive learning environments.
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Teacher and student access to an
on-site Curriculum Media Specialist, who assists with all
educational technology utilization and integration needs.
Initiatives within Teach-nology
include:
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Monthly Teach-nology Professional
Development
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Large and Small Group
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Hands-On & On-Going
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Monthly Teach-nology Resource E-Mail
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One-on-One Meetings & Classroom
Integration Assistance
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Department Meetings & Classroom
Pop-Ins
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Development of the Student
Technology Leadership Program (STLP)
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Pre & Post Surveys to Assess
Effectiveness of the Yearly Program Initiatives/Activities
Teach-nology Professional
Development Activities for Teachers 2011-2012:
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Microsoft Office 2010
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Interactive PowerPoints
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WIX Teacher Websites
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PhotoStory
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Turnitin.Com
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Internet Resources – QuizStar,
E-Flash Cards, CamStudio, etc.
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Downloading and Embedding
Educational Videos
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SmartBoard and Smart Devices
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Beyond Question – Student Response
System
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Instructional Websites – WIX
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Audacity & Podcasts
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