Knoxville Junior High

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Knoxville Junior High

• Technology Use and Applications
• February 15, 2005
• Angela Olson

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Progression of Technology(2004-2005 School Year)

• Computer lab for computer classes assembled
• Donated (old) computers in use in library for
  basic Word Processing and limited applications
• Computer Technology I class established (3
  sections)

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KJHS Web Site

• www.bluebullets.net
• Web page initially created and continually
  maintained on separate server with potential for
  individual teacher access
• Ability to post grades to Internet (pass worded)
• Ability for teachers to develop own web page(s)

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www.missolson.com
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www.bluebullets.netPosting homework
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www.bluebullets.netKJHS Web Site

• Increase parent/teacher contact
• Promote community awareness of school events and
  accomplishments
• Provide an active information center for students
  and parents
• Teacher assignments and lessons can be posted
• Showcase school accomplishments
• Promote student successes

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Software Used

• Net Objects Fusion
• Web site creation
• Version 4.0 available through Carl Sandburg
• EZ Grade Pro
• Grade book software currently used in district
• Ability to post grade reports online and through
  email
• WebCT
• Online course creation through Carl Sandburg
• Offers online assessment and course implementation

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Webgrades EZ Grade Pro

• Students and parents may log in at any time to
  see updated grades
• Offers current and accurate information
  concerning student progress
• Ability to post notes and comments on specific
  assignments
• Can provide an avenue for parents and teachers to
  easily communicate through email

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• Offered through Carl Sandburg College as part of
  their services to the area
• Free access to Knoxville schools
• Student progress is immediately scored and
  tracked, including section for grades
• Can be viewed any time by students and parents
• Offers an alternative that can save time and
  provide more valuable feedback than traditional
  testing.

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• Offers online course creation that could be
  useful in the future for high school and junior
  high
• Software fairly easy to use and implement
• Same format used at Carl Sandburg College
• Whole courses, including materials, reviews, and
  assessments, can be uploaded to created courses

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Computer Technology I(Current Junior High
Elective Offering)

• Illinois Standards, NCLB, and NETS based
• Teachers Microsoft Office and Windows XP
• Multimedia creation enhancing students
  individual creative abilities
• Basic web design with Net Objects Fusion
• Assessment through Carl Sandburg College with
  WebCT

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Desired Expansion of KJHS Technology Education

• Add keyboarding rotation in 5th Grade
• Provide a course offering in 6th Grade
• Continue Computer Technology I as an elective
  course
• Create Computer Technology II as an advanced
  course also responsible for designing and
  updating the school web page

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Technology Advantages from a Viable Junior High
5-8 Program

• Alignment to NCLB and NETS to develop school-wide
  technology awareness and proficiency
• Ability to work within developing K-12 writing
  curriculum as a support to universal standards
• Cross-curricular opportunities with other 5-8
  subjects and units
• Opportunities to enhance critical thinking skills
  and creativity of student work
• Eventual development of effective K-12 technology
  program that builds on itself

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Needs for the Future

• Up-to-date computer lab to replace donated (old)
  computers
• Newest lab is over four years old
• Professional development opportunities to teach
  faculty and staff application software for
  posting grades and creating web pages
• Only one person knows how to use the software at
  this time

• Time and staff to pursue grant opportunities for
  hardware, software, and staff development
• Staff member needs time to write and implement
  grants
• Additional technology classes to improve
  technology skills to coincide to No Child Left
  Behind (NCLB) and the National Education
  Technology Standards (NETS).

www.bluebullets.net