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Technology

David Wallis
Director of Systems and Instructional Technology

216-485-8149
 

Robert Black
Technology Specialist
216-485-8151
 

The technology department plans, installs, and supports all technology related equipment and information systems throughout the Brooklyn City Schools.  In addition, instructional technology training and professional development is provided to our staff and students to support teaching and learning.

Requesting Tech Help

  • Email: helpdesk@bcshurricanes.org

  • Call: 216-485-8150

 

 

Technology Integration at Brooklyn City Schools 

Understanding and using technology has become a vital part of nearly every aspect of daily life.  The Technology Department for the Brooklyn City School District recognizes the school system’s responsibility to prepare students for this reality.  The Technology Department, through its commitment to use technology daily to provide a quality education will:

  • Provide students and staff with the opportunity to utilize current and relevant technology tools and resources on a regular basis
  • Prepare staff and students to fully integrate technology in teaching and learning
  • Prepare students for a 21st century workforce by promoting a rigorous curriculum infused with collaborative partnerships, projects requiring creativity and critical thinking and problem solving skills, global awareness, and media literacy in a technology rich environment
  • Promote digital citizenship and ethical behavior while utilizing technology resources
  • Provide efficient and effective technology support and maintenance of technology services

 

Links

  • Technology at Brooklyn
  • Parent Resources for Digital Citizenship & CyberSafety
    • NetSmartz
      Supported by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Netsmartz is a resource for parents, kids, teens and educators that offers videos and games about Internet safety.
    • Common Sense Media
      Common Sense Media helps parents make smart decisions about media and entertainment for kids. It offers a review section for movies, TV, games, books, music and Web sites.
    • Edutopia: Parenting in the Digital Age