Friday, March 19, 1999
Technology on display at schools
Showcases to begin April 19
BY MIRIAM SMITH
The Cincinnati Enquirer
LEBANON — First-graders at Kings Local Schools are using the Internet for research projects.
Franklin High School students can explore the information superhighway in their own “cyber cafe.”
And Lebanon students used video equipment to develop their own morning news show.
Warren County educators are showcasing how technology helps their students learn during Technology Week, the week of April 19. The event, coordinated by the Warren County Educational Service Center, gives residents a window on how students use technology to assist them in the classroom and beyond.
“It's also a way to let taxpayers know what their money's being spent on,” said Linda Oda, spokeswoman for Kings Local Schools. “This money is being used with everyday curriculum, with everyday lesson plans. It certainly gives them a leg up going into college and going into the workplace.”
The event was inspired by a “technology night” last spring in Franklin City Schools, said Steve Borich, media technology consultant for the Warren County Educational Service Center.
“So many times, parents don't get a chance to actually see what's been taking place in classrooms,” Mr. Borich said. “The community is getting the opportunity to actually see what student projects, what technology money has actually been used for.”
Districts and the dates they are participating:
• Kings Local Schools, 5-8 p.m. April 19 at Columbia Elementary School.
• Franklin City Schools, 7-8:30 p.m. April 20 at Franklin High School.
• Springboro Community City Schools, 7 p.m. April 20 at Springboro High School.
• Lebanon City Schools, 7-8:30 p.m. April 21. Activities will be at the high school, Donovan Intermediate, Berry Middle School, and Dunlavy and Louisa Wright elementary schools.
• Little Miami Local Schools, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 21 at Morrow Elementary School.
• Wayne Local Schools, 6:30-8 p.m. April 22. Activities will be in all school buildings.
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