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May 11, 2000

Tweed schools win two technology honours

     The twinned schools of Tweed-Hungerford and S.H. Connor Public Schools have received two honours for their use of technology. They have been named to the Honour Roll of SchoolNet’s Network of Innovative Schools, and their website has received a $600 award through their Grassroots Program.
     Computer and Science Resource Teacher, Kent Manning, is the webmaster of the Tweed schools website and supports the use of computers and technology at the two schools. “The students at Tweed Hungerford and S.H. Connor have had fun using technology to enhance their learning,” said Manning.
     The Tweed schools were selected for the Honour Roll of the Network of Innovative Schools for their effective use of technology in the school while involving staff, students, and the community. Initiatives such as having Grade 8 students assisting Grade 1 students to complete research projects using computers and technology and the inter-generational project posted on their website, helped the schools earn this honour. The SchoolNet Network of Innovative Schools (NIS) is a collaborative project, from Industry Canada’s SchoolNet and the Canadian Association of School Administrators.
     The Tweed schools website, at www.hpedsb.on.ca/tweed/, was recognized as one of the top school websites in Canada by the Grassroots School Website Pilot Project Evaluation Committee. They offered congratulations to the teachers, students and community members who collaborated in building a website that showcases their school and reflects their community. The evaluation read: “You and your students have definitely used the www to showcase the good learning that happens at your schools.” This honour included an award of $600.
 

For more information contact:
Kent Manning, Computer and Science Resource Teacher,
Voice Mail: 966-9491 press 5 then 3320#
Or visit the Network of Innovative Schools website:
www.schoolnet.ca/nis-rei/e/2000-2001_members.html
 

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