Dear District 204 Community,
Indian Prairie prides itself in being an innovative and forward-thinking district. Technology plays an important role in helping prepare our students for their future endeavors after leaving District 204.
As part of preparing our students, we have worked to develop a quality digital curriculum. Teachers have spent time learning how to integrate technology into their instruction to meet the demands of a rigorous curriculum and to ensure students are college and career ready.
Both our staff and students are embracing digital instruction in their classrooms to make meaningful learning connections both inside and outside of the classroom. We provide our middle and high school students with an email account as part of the tools needed to communicate effectively. If your child has a cell phone, you most likely have witnessed how quickly he or she becomes adept at text messaging. While students can easily master texting skills, that is most likely not going to be the best way for them to communicate with a future boss. Therefore, understanding how to utilize email to effectively communicate is an important skill.
Your child may also be using Google Apps, a wonderful tool that some teachers have incorporated into the classroom. Google Apps allows students to collaborate on projects without being in the same shared physical space, thus allowing students to learn at any time. It also allows teachers to provide quick feedback to students after reviewing their work electronically.
All our efforts are designed to help our students succeed through the development of well-rounded technology skills.
While we teach students to be responsible digital citizens, we encourage our parents to be partners in the process. Please see our Technology in the Classroom FAQ below to support a positive digital learning experience for all of our students.
Kathy Birkett
Superintendent
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Indian Prairie prides itself in being an innovative and forward-thinking district. Technology plays an important role in helping prepare our students for their future endeavors after leaving District 204.
As part of preparing our students, we have worked to develop a quality digital curriculum. Teachers have spent time learning how to integrate technology into their instruction to meet the demands of a rigorous curriculum and to ensure students are college and career ready.
Both our staff and students are embracing digital instruction in their classrooms to make meaningful learning connections both inside and outside of the classroom. We provide our middle and high school students with an email account as part of the tools needed to communicate effectively. If your child has a cell phone, you most likely have witnessed how quickly he or she becomes adept at text messaging. While students can easily master texting skills, that is most likely not going to be the best way for them to communicate with a future boss. Therefore, understanding how to utilize email to effectively communicate is an important skill.
Your child may also be using Google Apps, a wonderful tool that some teachers have incorporated into the classroom. Google Apps allows students to collaborate on projects without being in the same shared physical space, thus allowing students to learn at any time. It also allows teachers to provide quick feedback to students after reviewing their work electronically.
All our efforts are designed to help our students succeed through the development of well-rounded technology skills.
While we teach students to be responsible digital citizens, we encourage our parents to be partners in the process. Please see our Technology in the Classroom FAQ below to support a positive digital learning experience for all of our students.
Kathy Birkett
Superintendent