TechCrew
is an intense computer oriented program that combines industry standard
training and first hand experience with the current implementation
of the districts fleet distributed hardware and software rollouts.
The program is student run and recreates the live production environment
of corporate leadership hierarchies - level 1, 2, and 3 IT support
models. Techcrew students help with the installation, support, maintenance,
and troubleshooting of over 2,500 users, 11 industrial Novel, Microsoft
and Linux servers, 60 network applications, 40 networked printers,
550 networked desktop workstations, and 200 networked laptops. Though
the program is student led, it runs just like any other corporate
IT department.
WebCrew
is an extra curricular program utilizing student volunteers to design
and maintain professional websites for local businesses, government
and educational facilities. Like many schools Zion Benton itself has
a website; a place where students, teachers and parents alike can
find resources, school news, and discover the internet thorough a
family oriented safe portal to current events. Prepares them for real
world internet design via hands on training with leading edge industry
acclaimed software's such as Macromedia's Dreamweaver, Fireworks,
Flash, and more. Members meet throughout the day and after school
to work on the school site - updating sports schedules, school news,
etc. Past projects include creating sites for Emmanuelson Inn and
the city of Zion.
The
Technology Academy was forged through special partnerships
with Toshiba and Microsoft and is a 4-year school-within-a-school
program. The Academy integrates the use of a laptop within each class
the graduate will be in. The laptop is always available at any time
when it is needed at school, and also helps encourage student and
family opportunities at home. When used properly, students become
very familiar with software applications that will provide useful,
marketable skills in the technology field. The experience provided
by working with the teachers provides students with a better understanding
of how their subjects relate to real life. Unique opportunities will
be provided to graduates of the Technology Academy such as job shadowing
and training for computer technical support certification. All students
in the academy are enrolled in particular classes available only to
members of the Technology Academy, including studies of science, social
science, foreign languages, and special technology application courses,
all with special assignments integrating the use of the laptop. This
combination of engaged learning maximizes the student's ability to
exceed the Illinois State Learning Standards, empowering them for
a future, implementing many of the technologies coming into higher
demand within the society of today. Click here
to download the Technology Academy Brochere.
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Modular
Technology Center, or the Explorations in Technology
is an interdisciplinary class that focuses on concepts and applications
based on different technology systems. The product of a special partnership
between Depco and Zion-Benton Township High School, which allows students
to enroll in the "Exploration of Technology" course 3 different semesters.
Students will explore many career opportunities available to them
with "hands-on" learning. Some of the different modules included are
Aerodynamics, CAD, Engineering structures, flight simulation, laser
applications, fiber optics, electronics, welding, hydraulic engineering,
simple engine repair, biotechnology, digital imaging, digital music,
embroidery, robotics, building construction trades or vinyl sign making,
just to name a few. This class includes pre and post testing and is
designed to help all students integrate traditional academics with
application and problem solving skills. As they participate, teams
of active learners discover much more about themselves and what they
may enjoy as a future career. |
