Staying Atop Technology
Technology
by Kyle Ast
May 05, 2008
In today’s world it is very important that our schools remain
updated in the area of technology. We should be proud to know that
over the years, the Ingalls School District has done a great job
meeting those needs. Even though we are a small school, we provide
many opportunities for our students.
Every classroom in our school is furnished with a small lab
containing 5-10 computers. We have two full sized computer labs in
the High school, and one in the middle school. Both high school and
middle school computer labs are for kindergarten through senior
computer instruction. These labs are available for student use
throughout the entire school day.
The district has recently purchased a new sound system in order to
provide quality sound for all assemblies along with two audio
enhancement systems for classrooms. Ingalls Schools currently has
one Smart Board, and will soon have ten Mimeo boards for classroom
instruction. The Ingalls School District has numerous valuable
software programs to assist with instruction and student
learning.
The School Board has adopted a district technology plan which has
been approved be the Kansas State Department of Education. This
plan is good for the next three years. We also have a budget line
item designated for technology upgrades and other technology
needs.
The Ingalls School District has an active technology committee who
reviews needs, requests, and makes recommendations. All major
recommendations from this committee are presented to the Board of
Education for final approval.
It is good to know that the students of Ingalls are receiving a
quality education in the area of technology. Our students should be
well-prepared for college and other technology requirements for
today’s changes.
