Information Technology
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2011 School of Excellence in Technology Award
I’m thrilled to report that Penn Manor School District has been named a 2011 School of Excellence in Technology by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA). Penn Manor is being recognized for outstanding IT infrastructure, technology policies, instructional technology programs and school board commitment to technology. When skilled teachers and students fuse technology resources with…
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Ubuntu for Schools Part 2: Apps and Software
I previously blogged about our upcoming elementary school Ubuntu Linux project. An important aspect of the migration consists of identifying the software commonly used in our classrooms. After gathering data from our current elementary Mac laptop fleet, we were able to identify the programs most often utilized in classrooms. We were not too surprised to…
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Solar System Scope Shines
I’d like to share an incredible new space science resource, Solar System Scope. Featuring a set of easy-to-use tools, the site offers interactive 3D views of the planets. Pair this site with a Mimo or Polyvision board for a hands-on virtual fly-through of our solar system. Quick tip- Set the view to full screen for…
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Award Winning Blogs at Penn Manor
I’m thrilled to announce that Penn Manor’s blogging initiatives have been recognized by the PA School Public Relations Association with a 2010 Communications Contest Award of Honor in the Social Media category. Our district blog directory has mushrooms to over 125 active classroom, building and department sites. Great job PM staff bloggers! Read the full…
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Ubuntu for our Schools: Part 1
This spring, Penn Manor will replace our now ancient fleet of elementary school Apple iBooks. The iBook fleet is a curious mash up of multiple Apple G3 and G4 laptops. Many units are approaching 8 years old, which in computer years, roughly equates to medieval times. Beyond the poor health of rapidly aging hardware, the…