|Technology Improving at Hugo Schools| |Wednesday, 04 February
2009 00:00| Technology improving at Hugo schools HUGO - Hugo
Schools are erasing the need for chalkboards in the classroom.
Hugo recently received an Education Technology Grant in the
amount of $75,000, paving the way for SMARTboards, LCD
projectors and AirLiner slates to be installed in its
classrooms. Not only does the grant provide technology
equipment, it provides training for teachers. Maria Herron, a
computer teacher at Hugo Elementary School, has been teaching
basic SMARTboard skills to other Hugo teachers. Teachers, in
some instances, are learning from the students. The installation
of the boards has generated much excitement from both teachers
and students. "The kids are great with technology and are
teaching the teachers how to use them," said High School
principal, Debbie Golden. Training will be on-going and subject
specific. The white SMARTboards are touch-controlled screens
that work with a projector and computer. Users can write on