TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Technology Services Department provides technical support services for all staff and students. We maintain over 4,000 computers, 600 televisions, 1500 telephones, 200 software programs and applications, and thousands of miles of fiber optics and copper wire to keep us all connected.
The Help Desk is available to employees from 6:30am - 5:00pm on school days by dialing HELP (x4357). From outside the district, call 248.684.8173.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Acree, Phyllis | Secretary |
| Anderson, Stephanie | Technology Service and Support Technician |
| Cruz, Dawn | Computer Information Systems Supervisor |
| Dukic, Jean | Media Support |
| Endicott, Scott | Technology Service and Support Technician |
| Larkins, Tere | Technology Service and Support Technician |
| Paraventi, Julie | Media Support |
| Perrett, Gerry | Technology Service and Support Technician |
| Rakocy, Cindy | Instructional Data Coordinator |
| Sanglier, Donna | Secretary |
| Scurr, Robin | Supervisor of Technology Systems |
| Tavernier, John | Supervisor of Instructional Technology |
| Watson, Jill | Secretary |
New Technology Helps All Students Learn
At all grade levels and in all subject areas, we have seen technology used successfully by our teachers to engage and motivate students in the classroom. In the last few years, there have been numerous developments in adaptive technologies that are helping all our students to be successful. This spring, Huron Valley Schools will be using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds as well as funds from the 2009 Bond to purchase new technology for all our students.
SMART Boards are interactive whiteboards that make the "one-computer classroom" into a technology rich environment for all students. They are replacing the traditional chalkboards in schools all over. SMART Boards along with a data projector and document camera allow teachers to reach students through multiple modalities. It helps gets students engaged in learning. Students are more attentive in class and love manipulating the information that is presented in class.
The TAPit is similar to a SMART Board by providing an interactive touch screen but in a portable solution that is perfect for students challenged with mobility and unable to use a SMART Board. For a child with motor problems, writing on the vertical blackboard can be very difficult. However with TAPit, students can adjust the levels and angles of the screen. These adjustments allow students to lean their arm and have more support in order to interact with the board. Smart Notebook software is used with the TAPit system opening a multitude of activities for students to interact with the board.
Kurzweil 3000 is a software program that assists students with reading and writing difficulties. Kurzweil helps students write essay stories, take tests independently on a computer or even read difficult text to students audibly. Using any scanner, the software reads the text on the page to the student. Other applications of Kurzweil include downloading a classroom test into Kurzweil, the software will not only read the test to the student, the student can mark their answers right on the computer. Kurzweil 3000 is also a writing program. As students type, the software speaks each letter or word, so they can quickly recognize and correct spelling mistakes. Kurzweil 3000 also has a customizable word prediction that further assist students with creating and modifying reports, essays and papers without teacher intervention.
In addition, this spring and summer, over 600 new computers will be installed to replace the oldest computers in the district which are now 8 to 9 years old. Computers will be replaced using ARRA dollars and funds from the 2009 Bond.
Technology Services Department
2390 South Milford Rd.
Highland, MI 48357
Office Hours:
6:30am - 5:00pm school days
7:00am - 4:00pm summer
Help Desk:
dial "HELP" (x4357) in-district
248.684.8173
248.684.8124 fax
Open a Work Order
helpdesk@huronvalley.k12.mi.us
Service Request Form