{"id":1561,"date":"2014-11-03T19:42:29","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T04:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/wpmu\/?p=1561"},"modified":"2014-11-03T19:42:29","modified_gmt":"2014-11-04T04:42:29","slug":"nanwalek-school-to-receive-11-technology-via-apple-and-connected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/comm-test\/2014\/11\/03\/nanwalek-school-to-receive-11-technology-via-apple-and-connected\/","title":{"rendered":"Nanwalek School to receive 1:1 technology via Apple and ConnectED"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District\"Print\"<\/a>
\nContact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888
\nNews Release<\/p>\n

Nanwalek School receives Apple and ConnectEd grant<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Soldotna, October 31, 2014\u2014One of 114 schools in the country, and the only school in Alaska, our KPBSD school in Nanwalek, serving 79 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, will receive an Apple grant<\/a> as part of the national ConnectED program. This award enables Nanwalek School to provide a comprehensive 1:1 technology solution for every student and teacher, including Apple hardware, software, and services.<\/strong>
\nInstructional practices and student learning at Nanwalek School will radically change as a result of this initiative to receive iPads for each student in the following ways:<\/p>\n

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  1. Students and teachers will be introduced to a new level of technology that they have not previously experienced in the village or school. This experience will be enhanced by faster Internet was installed by the district through ACS in September<\/li>\n
  2. Academic core learning will be strengthened through resources and e-books on the devices<\/li>\n
  3. This grant includes professional development for teachers in differentiation to strengthen core instruction, and intervention processes to increase achievement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cI am thrilled to learn that Nanwalek School is a recipient of an Apple ConnectEd Grant<\/a>, said Steve Atwater, superintendent. \u201cI am confident that the infusion of technology into the classrooms and professional development for the staff will lead to an increase in student engagement and in turn academic achievement. Thanks to Principal Nancy Kleine and Director Jim White for all their work to make this happen.\u201d
    \nWe continually seek ways to engage students in instruction, and trust that having this exciting technology will attract students to school and increase attendance,\u201d said Principal Nancy Kleine. \u201cThis type of learning is interactive and focused, and students will learn the necessary skills to be effective members of society.\u201d
    \n\u201cWe believe that the young minds and young innovators of tomorrow should have every opportunity to realize their potential through today\u2019s powerful learning tools,\u201d states the     Apple<\/a> website. \u201cIt\u2019s important to us that our contribution to ConnectED makes a difference for students and communities who need it the most. We\u2019ve chosen to provide our support to schools where at least 96 percent of the students are eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program. Despite their economic challenges, these schools share a vision of what their students\u2019 lives\u00a0would be like with\u00a0Apple\u00a0technology.\u201d
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