Technology

Contact:
Irina Ziemann
Phone: 708-583-5710
Fax: 708-452-1705
Email: ziemanni@epcusd401.org
 
Curriculum area initiatives

• Examination and alignment to new technology standards: Creativity and Innovation, Communication and Collaboration, and Digital Citizenship.
• Support for extra-curricular technology clubs for students.

 
Standards

• Creativity and Innovation

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. 

• Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. 

• Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. 

• Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. 

• Digital Citizenship

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and ethical behavior. 

• Technology Operations and Concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.