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Media and Technology
Applying information and technology skills is an integral part of instruction at Athens Academy. Technology supports learning activities in the Media Centers and in the classrooms. Students are involved in instructional activities that require computer and media literacy.
Athens Academy began the Media Across the Curriculum Project in 1990, in partnership with the Bertelsmann Foundation. Since then we have pursued the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.
The rationale for the use of laptop computers focuses on creating a “toolset” that can be effectively used in almost every curriculum area and can be used anywhere, anytime to facilitate writing, communication, visualization, resource use, and productivity. The laptop initiative at the Academy is predicated on the belief that computing has become an essential tool for thinking, problem-solving, and learning in the 21st century.
Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Athens Academy teaches responsible use of technology. The Technology Acceptable Use Policy is distributed to each student annually.
Laptops
Students in grades 7-12 are issued laptop computers. Students use their laptops at home and at school to complete academic assignments. At school, students use laptops in the wireless network that covers all instructional buildings on campus.
Athens Academy selects equipment that is common throughout a grade level. Parents pay an annual fee during grades 7-12 for the laptop, case, software, extended warranty, insurance, campus network services, and service and support. At the end of three years of use, student laptops are replaced with new laptops in the sophomore year. As with all personal items, students are responsible for securing their laptops. Students are responsible for the cost of repair or replacement for laptop loss, damage, and/or theft.
Laptop Repair
The Operations and Support Center is located in the Bertelsmann Building. Students, teachers, and administrators can bring their laptops to the Help Desk for service. Fees will be charged for repair items not covered by warranty or insurance.
Help Desk hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Monday through Friday during the regular school year. Technical support during the summer is offered by appointment only. For more information about the Help Desk, visit the Technical Support homepage, email helpdesk@athensacademy.org, or call 706-433-2532.