The projectors also have lots of applications for math and other subjects, and even parents get to take advantage of them on family and parent education nights, said Cover.
“We use the new equipment on parent and education nights so that the entire family is exposed to this technology,” said Kelly Smith, NISD’s assistant superintendent for technology service.
As the community continues to grow, NISD will promote the new technology to parents moving to the area who are looking for high-tech classroom experiences for their children. The district continues to grow rapidly, with an average increase of 2,000 to 3,000 new students each year.
Upon completing the installation, NISD will be one of only a handful of districts in Texas with a ceiling-mounted digital projector in every classroom. NISD has been proactive in embracing new technologies in other areas, as well. In 2010, the district will open its first green school, Martin Elementary School, which is expected to earn a LEED silver certification upon completion. The district also has a long-standing and extensive energy management program that saves about $1 million a year in electricity and water utility fees.
Smith said: “We try to push the boundaries in technology, energy efficiency and other areas to continue to improve our schools in ways that will have a lasting impact on our students, their quality of education and quality of life.”
Alex Guajardo is the Business Development Manager for CCS Presentation Systems, Texas.
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