Information Technology
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Tech Workshops for Summer 2009
Our Summer ’09 technology in-service workshop schedule is now available in OTS. We are pleased to offer 15 different workshop topics. Here are a few inservice reminders and highlights: Elementary and Manor Middle teachers need to signup for one three-hour MacBook Boot Camp session in August. Laptop distribution will be followed by a morning of…
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2nd Grade Takes the Video Stage
This past week, 2nd graders at Central Manor Elementary collaborated with Penn Manor High School students on a basic geometry and shapes lesson. With guidance from Mrs. Shelly Arment, Mrs. Melissa Przychodzen and student teacher Ashley Kulbacki, 2nd grade students conducted a remote video session via iChat. Mrs. Arment’s students demonstrated their command of complex…
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Internet Safety Programs Recognized
I’m very pleased to announce that Penn Manor’s ongoing community Internet Safety workshops and presentations have received the PA School Business Officials (PASBO) 2009 Award of Achievement. The Information Technology team was recognized for the constellation of Internet Safety initiatives spanning the past three years. Some of these initiatives include: Student presentations – both assemblies…
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World Story Telling Day – Live!
On Friday March 20th students in Mrs. Arment’s 2nd grade class celebrated World Story Telling Day with students at the Akshara Library in Bangalore India. Despite the 9 hour time-difference, student from both sides of the world connected live via video conferencing to read books, ask questions and share cultural experiences. Read more about the…
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Cafeterias Go Digital
We’re very excited to be rolling out a significant upgrade to the Penn Manor Cafeterias. Over the next few weeks, building lunch lines will be outfitted with new Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals. The system is called “Nutrikids” and will be used by students and staff for both breakfast and lunch. For many of our buildings, the…