INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

The Instructional Technologies Department focuses on developing skills to enable students to gather, understand and manipulate information to enhance their learning experiences while at Shrewsbury High School and beyond. These technologies are integrated into all curriculum areas fully embracing the guiding principle that technology enhances teaching and learning. To assist in accomplishing these tasks, the Shrewsbury schools fully embrace the Department of Education's technology standards for all students:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts under lying hardware, software, and connectivity.

• Demonstrate responsible use of technology and an under standing of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media.

• Demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem-solving, and communication. Students locate, evaluate, collect, and process information from a variety of electronic sources. Students use telecommunications and other media to interact or collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences.

For those students who have an interest in developing skills beyond what they receive in their regular programs, SHS offers several courses that range from introductory to advanced topics. Several of our course offerings require after school and evening time which is an integral part of our program.