The Anthony Wayne Technology Department is committed to researching, implementing and supporting the ever-changing technologies used across the District to ensure the learning needs of our students and instructional and operational needs of our faculty, staff and administrators are met with fidelity.
This four-person team manages:
- more than 4000 personal computing devices for students and over 1000 for teachers and staff districtwide
- a variety of other classroom technologies including: computer labs, iPads, projectors and displays, document cameras and other digital teaching tools
- software and service agreements related to: instructional materials, learning management systems, district databases, program licensure, etc., including the vetting and approval of third-party software and online resources
- a variety of digital communication tools and methods, including: District Internet, data storage, instructional technology, building signage, public address systems, telephones, website support, live streaming of District meetings and events
- cafeteria point-of-sale and transportation management systems
- audio-visual technologies in athletics facilities, the auditorium and other fine arts performance spaces
- security components and services including: cameras, door entry systems, cybersecurity, Internet safety training for staff and students
- continued research, identification, evaluation, introduction and training related to emerging learning, instructional and operational technologies
1:1 Device Program
Anthony Wayne utilizes a 1:1 Google Chromebook program, providing each student in grades 5-12 with a device for the purposes of facilitating the effective integration of technology into the classroom.
Classrooms
All instructional areas in the District contain at least one dedicated enterprise-class wireless access point providing maximum bandwidth to connected computing devices for accessing the data network and Internet. Each classroom is configured so that instructors can project their computer display and interact with that content for the purpose of creating engaging and highly viewable instruction.
Computer Labs & Other Technology Resources
Computer labs are available for technology-specific tasks such as video editing, 3D animation and computer assisted design. Further, additional technology carts with specialized devices have been assigned to some faculty for specific classroom uses. Other available technology tools include SmartBoards, LCD televisions with Apple TVs, Clevertouch systems and LCD projectors.