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Pictured:
Technology staff meet with parents during
open house to help them set up their
Edline accounts. Albion
Central School boasts one of the most advanced computer networks for school districts
in New York State. Each
of our three school buildings are interconnected with fiber optics forming a district-wide
area network.
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buildings have a local area network that allows the sharing of software, CDROMs
and related resources. The
technical support staff at Albion offers on-site hardware and software assistance.
A HELP desk is available for staff members to call and receive assistance with
the use of technology. |
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advanced network and dedicated support staff allow students and staff members
to use instructional software, electronic mail and the Internet. Technology
at Albion Central School is having a tremendous impact on classroom content and
instruction. We are preparing our students to be technologically literate members
of society who can succeed well into the 21st century. Reasons
for Success - The
District is committed to training personnel on the software prior to classroom
implementation.
- Support
groups for teachers using the programs are held on a regular basis.
- The
District operates a HELP desk and software library.
- Integration
of computers into the curricula is accomplished in two ways: (1) specific outcomes
of ACSD curriculum are matched to lessons in the computer programs
(2) teachers
are trained in small group instruction using centers as one learning station. - Special
Education teachers are included in the training so that curricula could be modified
for students with special needs.
- The
District has a long range plan that includes budgeting for hardware and software
purposes, training in curriculum integration, and extension to all content areas.
- Technical
support staff of six (6).
- Administration,
teachers, and students utilize electronic mail between classrooms, buildings,
and other school districts.
Learning
With Computers At
ACSD Accelerated Reader Program (Grades 1-6)
ABACUS Instructional Management
System (Grades 1-8)
CCC Instructional Management System (Grades K-8)
GradeQuick
Electronic Grading System (Grades K-12)
Classworks (Grades 6-8)
Microsoft
Office Suite (Grades K-12)
PASCO
Scientific Equipment used in Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science
Auto CAD 2004 (Grades 9-12)
Internet Access Technology & Art Computer Business
Lab (Gr. 9-12)
Mobile Wireless Labs (Grades 6-12) | 
