Technology seen at Portage Collegiate Institute

Over the last 5 weeks I student taught at Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.  I found it to be a productive and enjoyable experience as I was back in my hometown, at my old school, with familiar teachers and new students.  The familiarity was awesome to have but there have been some changes not only physically but technological wise to the high school since I graduated in 2010.  

I was with two of my former physical education teachers.  The department of physical education got a grant to purchase iPad's for the staff not long ago.  They use them for mark books, attendance, music and personal use so that is nice to see the staff getting a useful device.  The football field had just build a score booth that was made by BCT students and staff from the school which is awesome.  It features their score clock and they have plans to hook up sound in the near future as well.  Both gymnasiums have new $6000 sounds systems that are top of the line.  They are locked up but feature an auxiliary cord to plug in MP3's or phones for use.  From my standpoint I didn't really see anything else that stood out.  The computer labs featured updated computers but were in the same spot.  I saw newer projectors but was surprised of the lack of smart boards.  Going forward I think PCI is at or past where other schools are technology wise and it will be interesting to see what is next for the school.

Until next week, I'm back and I'm Rod.