Technology Vision for Education
The use of technology in the South Colonie Central School District is meant to transform education and improve student performance, as envisioned in the New York State Learning Standards.
A Technology Plan was developed for this district out of the strong belief, supported by research, that technology can significantly enhance the learning environment, increase staff productivity, and improve the teaching and learning process. Furthermore, technology is seen as a critical component for the preparation of our students. Our Technology Plan defines the vision and objectives for moving students forward into the 21st century.
The use of technology tools in the district is focused on the development of higher level analyses, evaluation, communications, presentation and decision-making skills. Software tools and software applications are selected based on the need to increase student learning within and across the subject areas in order to prepare students for their future in the 21st century.
Technology is also important as a means of changing teaching and learning in order to prepare students with the 21st century skills they need to be successful. This technology-based learning will expand the opportunities available for students to interact with, to understand and to change their world.
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Technology News Stories
District
IT Department Secures $140,000 in Tech Equipment From HVCC For
Use at High School
Posted on june 19, 2011
The South Colonie Central School District has obtained 100 new state of the art computers at no cost as part of the ongoing school to college program with Hudson Valley Community College. The computers, obtained by the district Information Technology Department, are Dell Precision T1600’s, specifically designed for the CAD, Engineering and Graphics programs taught by the Technology Department at Colonie Central High School. These machines have both the power and graphics capabilities needed to run the application software. The department also will be getting a state of the art 3D Printer. The total value of this equipment, funded by HVCC, is approximately $140,000. CCHS students who participate in these courses receive college credit from HVCC as part of the school to college partnership.
South Colonie Teachers Turn to Google Apps Classroom Web Sites to Heighten Home-School Communications
Posted on february 1, 2011
Home-School communications is certainly a lot different than it used to be. Once upon a time, it was common practice for a teacher to hand a student a folded piece of paper and say: “Johnny, please take this note home to your mother.” But in today’s modern world, communications between school and home is just a mouse click away as more and more teachers in the South Colonie Central School District are developing web sites of their own. full story
Newest Success Maker Program Captivates ‘Techno’ Students In Their Learning
Posted on October 29, 2009
In this age of Ipods, Facebook, emailing and texting, engaging today’s “techno” students in learning is critical to their success. Introducing South Colonie’s latest gadget — the newest version of Success Maker. full story
District Makes Major Upgrades to Technological Infrastructure
Posted on march 29, 2008
In Major upgrades to South Colonie’s technological infrastructure is saving the district money, while making the system more reliable and secure. Under a 10-month consolidation plan, the district has replaced seven servers with one. full story
