DCPS receives nearly $20k in grants for technology program advancements – The Owensboro Times

Technology projects at Daviess County Public Schools are being enhanced thanks to nearly $20,000 in grants from the Kentucky Society for Technology in Education. One initiative is geared at providing students with hands-on IT experience, while another will establish a podcast studio.

One grant of $9,655 will be used to establish the Apollo High School and Daviess County High School Student IT Support Pathway. This program provides students with hands-on experience in technology repair and maintenance.

DCHS Assistant Principal Chad Alward said the program removes barriers to training the students and replaces them with real-world technology applications at the school.

AHS Assistant Principal Mason Head added, The grant will enable the enhancement of resources and tools necessary to expand the programs reach and effectiveness, expanding our students respective skill sets and better preparing them for their future.

The second grant of $10,000 will help DCHS establish a state-of-the-art podcast studio for students to develop and hone their communication skills, explore multimedia storytelling, and learn new creative outlets.

The studio will be equipped with high-level technology and professional-grade equipment. The students will have the option of producing audio or video content on a variety of subjects and topics.

These grants will play a significant role in enriching the learning experiences of our students and empowering them with valuable skills for their future career opportunities, said Superintendent Matt Robbins. The Student IT Repair Program and the podcast studio are exciting additions to our educational offerings, and we are eager to see the positive impact they will have on our students and the community.

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