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Technology Program
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TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School has six computer labs,
all of which have been constructed since August 2001. Nearly $2,000,000
worth of renovations and equipment have been added to the school. Because
of these recent additions, Robert A. Taft has become a showcase for
Information Technology.
Information Technology Foundations
Labs
Two labs are called Information Technology Foundations Labs and are mainly
reserved for use by Preparatory Academy
students. The Foundations Course is a one-semester course taken in each
of the two Preparatory Academy years. Students complete up to 10 hours of
instruction in each of 17 different areas of Information Technology.
Interactive Media Senior Institute
Lab
The Interactive Media Senior Institute Lab is very similar to the
Foundations Labs, but has a sole focus on the following strands: Digital
Sound, Digital Photography, Multimedia Production, Graphics and Animation,
Digital Video Production, Web Design, and Computer-Aided Publishing.
These same strands are covered in the Foundation Labs; however, in the
Interactive Media Lab, students can complete up to 40 hours of instruction
per module. Students also receive additional instruction as well as
complete projects related to Interactive Media. Please follow the
following link to learn more about the Senior Institute Program:
Senior Institute.
CISCO Networking Academy Lab
The CISCO Networking Academy Lab houses Networking 1 and 2 classes. This
lab looks like a more traditional lab, but includes other equipment
specific to networking needs. In addition to the Networking classes, A+
Certification classes are also taught in the CISCO lab. Please follow
the following link to learn more about the Senior Institute Program:
Senior Institute.
Information Services and Support
Students enrolled in the Information Services and Support Senior Institute learn everything there is to know about computer repair and support. Students are actively engaged in learning how to assemble and disassemble computers as well as to provide support for people having computer problems. Students enrolled in this program are equipped with skills needed to pass the A+ Certification test. Please visit the following site for more information regarding this certification: http://www.comptia.org/certification/a/default.aspx.
General Purpose Computer Lab
The General Purpose Computer Lab is currently under instruction. This lab
will serve as a place for teachers to bring an entire class for research,
instruction, etc. This lab will equipped with 30 state-of-the-art
computers as well as two Smart Boards for instruction.
Community Computer Center
The Community Computer Center is currently under instruction. The
Community Center will include 30 state-of-the-art computers and a Smart
Board in one lab as well as 10 computers out in the general purpose area
of the center. Additionally, the Center will be equipped to house large
group meetings of up to 50 people. An LCD projector connected to a
DVD/VCR and computer will be available for presentations. Further,
video-conferencing will also be available.
Other Technology
All classrooms are equipped with wireless technology to enable wireless
laptop computers to be used. Further, Smart Boards are being used in many
math classrooms. LCD projectors are available for use in classrooms on a
loan basis.
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