Without frequent and immediate access to technology, teachers cannot advance their skills in its use. Without teachers who are technologically literate, students will not learn how to use technology efficiently and ethically for learning. We also purchased backup and virus systems to protect our investment and computers for a new desktop publishing lab. Finally, since many of the computers in our business education and student labs were 5-7 years old, we replaced nearly 100 aging computers. Funds from the Illinois Technology Integration Program provided 4 sets of iMacs, pictured above in Mrs. Huebner's classroom.
Students can access the network and the Internet from anywhere in the room.
These funds were used to purchase four sets of mini-labs for use in classrooms and to provide training for faculty. Warren teachers participate in the Northwestern University s Collaboratory Project , a free program that helps teachers and students collaborate and communicate online. For the past two years, Warren has successfully applied for a grant through Microsoft Corporation for software titles and licensing. Since 1994, Warren has used state grants to fund Internet connections, professional development programs, and eligible equipment. As was mentioned elsewhere in this document, we review and adjust our plan annually.