In the past few years the Portage la Prairie School Division has advanced in the use of technology to keep students and staff current with emerging technologies in education. Upgrading and Replacement of Hardware and Software - Computer labs and classroom computers are being upgraded and replaced as funds become available. Both high schools now have 2 networked labs using Windows NT, Windows for Work Groups, and Windows 95. The high school libraries have also been upgraded to Windows NT with CD ROM Towers and Windows 95 workstations. Elementary schools are also upgrading their labs and classrooms.
Older technology is still in place in many classrooms and is being used wherever possible.
Newer hardware and software is needed by classroom teachers in order to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum. School offices have been upgraded to Windows NT and Windows 95 workstations. However, newer versions of student administrative software and Department of Education software require that school offices be upgraded on a regular basis. The division has purchased Open License Agreements for common software packages such as office productivity tools for labs and offices. Schools purchase lab packs and site licenses in order to comply with software licensing requirements.