Shoreline Instructional Technology

Technology Integration

Shoreline schools have a long and rich tradition of innovative use of educational technologies. The combination of strong community support and a creative teaching staff has given our students the opportunity to enhance their learning with a wide variety of technological tools and information resources. We continually strive to develop new ways to make optimal use of the technology that is available in our district.

The voter-approved bond measure in 2006 provided resources for our schools to provide staff and students with a high level of technology access, including a 1:1 computer-student ratio in grades 5-12, campus-wide wireless networks at all school sites, projectors and sound systems in classrooms, and a rich selection of software and online learning resources. In 2009-2010, technology upgrades will occur for our K-4 classrooms following an analysis and review of emerging technologies for younger learners.

Examples of technology integration ideas range from creating clay animations using iMovie in a middle school art class to using digital probes and data collection tools in high school Chemistry labs. Additionally, the flow of documents and communications between staff and students and parents has become much more efficient through utilization of web-based tools, email, and server sharepoints.

This infusion of equipment supports a major goal of the Superintendent and Board of Directors to prepare students for real life applications of technology by seamlessly weaving technology instruction and learning into everyday classroom instruction.