Welcome to the Technology Department!
Westchester School District 92 1/2's technology department's purpose is to provide access to technology for our students and staff. We believe that technology will allow our students to better focus on inquiry-based and hands-on learning and take responsibility for their own educational experience and success.
Our Mission: Prepare and empower students to be successful in life.
Westchester School District 92 1/2 Technology highlights:
- Robust Cisco network connecting 3 schools with 10 GB Internet access
- SonicWall security firewall
- 100% WiFi coverage using Aerohive Networks access points
- Staff members are using Windows laptops and Chromebooks
- Students are using Chromebooks and iPads (1:1)
- CIPA filter for student devices - Securly
- We are using Google for Education
Student and teacher resources:
- Epson Brightlink Projectors
- Document Cameras
- Printers and copiers
- Video editing equipment
- 3D printers
- STEM robots
Online Learning platforms used in our district
- Artsonia
- BrainPOP
- Canva for Education
- Chrome Music Lab
- Code.org
- Discovery Education
- ELN - Ed Leaders Network
- eduCLIMBER
- Edpuzzle
- Epic!
- Fastbridge
- Follett Destiny Discover
- Forefront
- Freckle
- Frontline Central
- FUSE Studio
- Google Classroom
- HMH
- IXL
- Kahoot!
- Learning Ally
- Learning A-Z
- Learning Blade
- Lumos
- Mystery Science
- Newsela
- NWEA
- Padlet
- ParentSquare
- PBS Kids
- Pear Deck
- PebbleGo
- PIXLR Editor
- PowerSchool
- Prodigy
- Raz-Kids
- ReadWorks
- Read&Write
- Seesaw
- SmartyAnts
- Tynker
- Wakelet
- Wayground
- WeVideo
- XtraMath