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PBL Office of Technology
Panther Way
Paxton, IL 60957
Located in PBLJH
Voice 217-379-3314 Ext. 606
FAX 217-379-2862
Directions for saving Office 2007 files to earlier versions of Office.
Office File Compatabilty Pack - File to be downloaded and installed on a computer to convert Office 2007 files to earlier versions of Office. This is a larger (37 Mg) download.
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Paxton-Buckley-Loda Technology Vision Statement
All students, teachers, staff, and community will have access to information through a state-of-the-art technology system to support learning for the purpose of improving levels of achievement as prescribed through District goals, objectives/outcomes and expectations.
District Technology Plan 08-11
Office Purpose
This office coordinates the ongoing development of technology throughout the school district, guided by the district’s technology plan, which was approved by the ISBE. It provides technical assistance to all faculty and staff in the district and works with local agencies to ensure the widest use of services available for the students, faculty, staff, and community.
Equipment and Facilities
The PBL Office of Technology works with local ISP Conxxus to provide Internet access for each of the districts 4 attendance centers. Each building and classroom is wired with Cat5 & 5e wiring, so that over 350 district workstations are connected to the Internet and for file and print sharing purposes. All classrooms are also cable TV ready. Wireless Access Points are available in each attendance center along with networked copiers and laser printers. Each teacher in the district is provided their own workstation, along with access to other peripherals. Students have access to technology from one of twelve district wide computer labs. All equipment is maintained and updated to sustain a level of reliability that meets today’s standards.
Curriculum
Courses offered to the PBL community include the CAD, Arts and Graphics, Keyboarding, Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Basic, Adult Literacy through Parkland and any course available through Parkland either online or through the distance learning lab. Online sources are also available through the Electronic Online Library, World Book Online, SIRS, and other Internet sources along with a complete computerized card catalog and direct access to the Lincoln Trail Library System. Professional development for faculty and staff continue to be a priority for the district and curriculum is continuously reviewed in order to provide students an education in today’s contemporary world of technology.
Internet Filtering and Acceptable Use
The entire network is protected and filtered by SonicWall, to screen unacceptable websites and content. The district maintains an acceptable use policy that governs all faculty, staff, and students, as well as an acceptable use of district e-mail policy and web publishing guildlines.
