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To meet the needs of diverse and differently-abled learners, Portland Public Schools has instituted and will continue to implement various technologies. This section looks specifically at two areas: Internet-based and video-based technologies. Both provide opportunities to meet learner needs in ways that both supplement traditional education methods and provide new ones.

Portland Public Schools believe these technologies are important for the following reasons:
  • Accessibility:
    • Resources can be accessed by anyone with a computer and internet access.
    • Video can be uploaded or broadcast and shared at home.
  • Increased Collaboration:
    • Between parents, students, staff, and community.
    • Between/among Staff members.
  • Increased Learning Opportunities:
    • Anytime/anywhere learning opportunities.
    • Increased access to ISD and REMC resources.
    • Access to areas of instruction/courses unavailable in the district or ISD.

Internet-Based Solutions:
  • The Internet.
    • Streaming Video distribution in each classroom.
      • Via United Streaming: Increase student achievement by sending curricular appropriate educational video clips to any classroom.
      • Increase professional development opportunities via professional development online videos.
    • Educational Websites:
      • Various curriculum-specific websites.
      • Web Quests, Online encyclopedias, etc.
    • Online Learning:
      • GenNET Online Courses.
      • Michigan Virtual High School and University.
    • District-Based:
      • Portland Public Schools District and Building Websites.
      • Portland Achievement Gateway: Parent and Student Access.
      • Portland Public Schools’ Intranet: Staff collaboration and professional development.
      • Portland Public Schools’ VPN: Allow Staff access to District from home or abroad via Internet.

Video-Based Solutions:
  • Distance Learning:
    • T.W.I.C.E virtual field trips.
    • NASA virtual field trips.
    • Video conferencing station.