D-C Middle School
Technology
"Together We're Better"
The Middle School strives to implement technology that enhances instruction and student learning experiences. Every classroom is equipped with a network computer that is connected to a mounted projector and digital whiteboard. Four networked computer labs provide students opportunties to access a variety of local educational and production software as well to as acess to an abundance of valuable online resources.
The Media Department coordinates the technology plan. Our technology mission is to:
- Integrate technology skills that are based on the MEMO, ISTE and state standards into the district's PreK-12 curriculum and instruction so that students are technologically literate by the time they leave the middle school and are able to apply appropriate technology as needed to meet educational, career, and personal goals upon graduation.
- Equip and train all teachers, administrators, and staff with the technological tools and skills required to improve the quality and effectiveness of instructional and administrative responsibilities.
- Provide the district communities with a vehicle for communication and parental involvement as well as provide a model for the use of emerging technology.
In order to help obtain this mission, the media center staff actively seek opportunities to apply for grants in order to further integrate technology. Following are grants awarded to DCMS:
$74,090 Technology Integration Grant
In 2008 the district applied and won a $74,090 Technology Integration grant to train district teachers and support staff the skills necessary to sucessfully integrate technology to enhance learning experiences.
$55,000 HP Technology Grant
In 2008 the Middle School 8th grade teachers won a $55,000 HP grant that included 5 laptops, 5 projectors, 5 canners and 5 digital cameras, and a large color poster printer for them to use with an interdisciplinary unit on water.
$163,000 Technology Literacy Grant
In 2001 the Middle School and High School applied and won a $163,000 Technology Literacy grant to build a thin client network for the schools. The thin client system will enable the schools to offer faster workstations on even obsolete computers. The system also will enable the schools to offer home-to-school access to the network programs and files.
$15,000 3M Security System Grant
In 2001 the Middle School applied and won a $15,000 3M grant to install a a library security system in the Media Center to reduce costs related to material losses.
$50,000 Technology Literacy Grant
In 1998 the Middle School applied and won a $50,000 Technology Literacy grant to build a new lab for the school and community to use for technology training. These funds were used to build Lab II.