Dekalb Agriculture Technology & Environment, Inc.

Technology

One to One Initiative

Through the Emergency Connectivity Fund students from 3rd to 8th will receive a laptop in an effort to increase student achievement, enhance technology skills and an overall boost to college and career readiness. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated a critical need to move to one-to-one devices to better serve our students. The Federal government recognized the disparity and inequity resulting from students not having a device at home and approved the ECF grant to specifically address these needs.

Annual Technology Report

Technology Plan

Purpose

The purpose and goal of the DeKalb Agriculture Technology & Environment, Inc technology program is to support and facilitate learning using instructional technologies.To ensure that all learners are provided access, opportunity and resources to develop into responsible users, consumers, and producers of technology. 

DeKalb Agriculture Technology & Environment, Inc technology program will prepare technology literate students to be lifelong learners who make informed decisions about the role of technology in their lives. Students should have the opportunity to develop technology skills that support learning, personal productivity, decision making, and daily life. 

Areas of importance:

  • Promote the effective use of technology to improve student performance
  • Provide the greatest possible access to information resources
  • Create an environment/climate of continuous use of technology
  • Apply technology solutions to school and program mission, goals, and strategies
  • Encourage/support new initiatives and innovation as a dynamic, continuous process
  • Develop partnerships with community, business and industry
  • Integrate technology in all areas of operation.
Annual Technology Report

Technology Help Desk

If you are having any technical issues with your device, or if you need to report a lost, stolen or damaged device, please see the information below for the options for contacting our Support Desk. After consultation, either via phone or email with our IT staff, any one or more of the following may occur:

  • The IT Team may ask to remote into your device to troubleshoot and repair
  • The IT Team staff member may ask you to schedule an appointment and bring the device to the school for repair
  • If a timely repair is not possible, the IT Team staff member may issue you a loaner device until the repair is complete
  • If the damage was a result of vandalism, please complete the help desk protocols listed below and contact your building administration. The school will work with you to assess damage, responsibility and potential fees.

Technology Help Desk Hours
Elementary School Hours – 7:30am-3:30pm
Middle School Hours – 7:30am-3:30pm

Open a Support Ticket

Announcements

New One to One Program

Through the Emergency Connectivity Fund students from 3rd to 8th will receive a laptop in an effort to increase student achievement, enhance technology skills and an overall boost to college and career readiness. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated a critical need to move to one-to-one devices to better serve our students. The Federal government recognized the disparity and inequity resulting from students not having a device at home and approved the ECF grant to specifically address these needs.

T-Mobile Project 10 Million

We are bridging the technology gap not only with our new One to One program but also by partnering with T-Mobile to give high school students mobile internet hotspots, which allow students to access the internet from anywhere they please.

Introducing ClassVR

This school year we are introducing ClassVR which is an extension of our CTAE pathway program for students 5th to 8th grade. ClassVR creates immersive digital experiences that transcend the boundaries between reality and imagination. Students will learn hands-on about real world applications for the exciting new fields of Extended and Virtual Reality. Students will work together to create an interactive virtual world using 360 video, 3D Modeling, and more.

STEAM Bus Remodel and DATE STEAMLAND Launch

The STEAM Bus is an innovative project which helps children grasp scientific concepts through fun and learning. The STEAMLand will allow local schools to come onsite to experience more STEM-related learning in the classroom and better prepare children for their futures. The bus can accommodate up to 25 kids at a time and features a variety of tools including virtual reality headsets, and micro:bits.

5th STEM CTAE Showcase & Computer Science Week

December 5-11 , 2022

Resources

One to One Laptop AUA Form
One to One Laptop Handbook
Technology Resource Fees
Technology Projects & Initiatives
Technology Annual Report