S.T.A.R.S. and More!

S.T.A.R.S. (School Technology and Resource Support) is a training and support center for new and experienced teachers. In keeping with the Mission Statement of S.T.A.R.S., to "Enhance the Learning Environment, Enrich the Curriculum, and Empower the Teachers," the center contains technology resources including video editing suites, digital cameras, document cameras, lnterwrite™ pads, and Smartboards™.

Training opportunities include: Microsoft PowerPoint®, TV production, video editing, document cameras, digital cameras, lnterwrite™ pads, and Smartboards™. Additionally, there are other resources including an Ellison® die-cut library and presses, laminators, a poster maker, arts and crafts supplies, and a color copy machine. All programs and resources are designed to help District teachers integrate technology into their classrooms and align their instruction with the Florida Sunshine State Standards.

School Technology and Resource Support - S.T.A.R.S.

S.T.A.R.S. is located at T.E.N. in Boynton Beach and is available to assist educators with demonstrations, use of equipment and the training needed to enhance teaching and to facilitate learning.

Other Accomplishments

T.E.N. has received the required license to operate a REMOTE PRODUCTION TRUCK. This truck is a production facility on wheels. It enables T.E.N. to do productions outside the studios and transmit the signal back to the facility for distribution over the Education Broadcast Service (EBS) channels or our open Channel 97.

DlGlTlZATlON OF T.E.N.’s PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS nears completion. Besides providing better signal quality, digitization of the systems has increased the available channel capacity. Digitization of the receive sites at the schools and administrative centers will be completed within the next year. The increase will expand the options for the delivery of programming to include two-way video/audio, distance education courses, and webcasts.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES are offered by T.E.N. via vodcast, broadcast, the internet/intranet, or teleconferencing. They can be viewed and re-viewed to provide teachers and students with curriculum opportunities beyond the classroom. This service also gives teachers the chance to work on professional development at their own pace and gain knowledge of new technology and curriculum enhancements.

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