Business Education classes and the other is High Hopes Budget/Purchases definition of a computer in classrooms used for SuccessMaker, ACCESS distance Teacher Survey for student use during class due to the learning classes, and general use. Each lab is fact that scheduling time in the equipped with a networked laser printer and a computer lab is not always feasible with ceiling-mounted data projector. The Business the SuccessMaker schedule. Additional Lab also has a color laser printer. We also have sources of funds to purchase classroom a Distance Learning Lab for which is equipped computers are needed. by the host company. We have added a We have been granted funding for a SMARTBoard, fax machine, computer, copier, notebook cart with 32 notebooks and a and scanner. The library houses 9 computers wireless access point. This will be and a networked laser printer, and a stand alone utilized by all classes, with emphasis of color printer for student use as well. use being for ACCESS classes. Resources: A small amount of technology funds will While the inventory shows that we have 2 be used for upkeep of technology computer labs, we find that this is not adequate currently in place where it is practical. as it is difficult to get classes scheduled into the STI Classroom and STI Home will labs. The Business Lab is exclusively for continue to be used. Business Education classes, which leaves the one lab and 10 library computers to meet the needs of the rest of the student body. Teachers have also expressed concern about not having student computers in classrooms.
Business Education classes and the other is used for SuccessMaker, ACCESS distance learning classes, and general use. Each lab is equipped with a networked laser printer and a ceiling-mounted data projector. The Business Lab also has a color laser printer. We also have a Distance Learning Lab for which is equipped by the host company. We have added a SMARTBoard, fax machine, computer, copier, and scanner. The library houses 9 computers and a networked laser printer, and a stand alone color printer for student use as well. Resources: While the inventory shows that we have 2 computer labs, we find that this is not adequate as it is difficult to get classes scheduled into the labs. The Business Lab is exclusively for Business Education classes, which leaves the one lab and 10 library computers to meet the needs of the rest of the student body. Teachers have also expressed concern about not having student computers in classrooms. High Hopes Budget/Purchases Teacher Survey definition of a computer in classrooms for student use during class due to the fact that scheduling time in the computer lab is not always feasible with the SuccessMaker schedule. Additional sources of funds to purchase classroom computers are needed. We have been granted funding for a notebook cart with 32 notebooks and a wireless access point. This will be utilized by all classes, with emphasis of use being for ACCESS classes. A small amount of technology funds will be used for upkeep of technology currently in place where it is practical. STI Classroom and STI Home will continue to be used.
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