eters Township PETERS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
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In any visit to our schools you will encounter talented and dedicated individuals who work hard to make Peters Township one of the best Districts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . In this issue , we would like everyone to Get to Know Mr . Adam Swinchock , who oversees all technology in our District . In a year that has brought both remote learning and a new High School , to say he has been busy is an understatement , but we managed to get a few minutes with him to help you Get to Know Mr . Swinchock ! What made you want to be a District Technology Director ?
I wanted to provide learning opportunities to students that would otherwise be unachievable without the use of technology . My goal is to develop physical and virtual environments that will develop skills for the “ Four C ’ s ” – Creativity , Collaboration , Critical Thinking , and Creativity .
What other interesting jobs have you held ?
I have always loved sports and have worked as a Youth Baseball Umpire and a Sandcastle Lifeguard .
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What is your favorite thing to do outside of school ?
I spend much of my free time cooking in my kitchen and barbequing . I also enjoy spending time with my family and my two dogs , Peanut and Jellybean .
What is your favorite new technology at the new High School ?
It ’ s hard to pick just one . Our Interactive Classrooms and the Learning Commons are high on my list . Each classroom has a flexible solution that allows students and faculty members to engage each other in ways that we were not possible in the previous building . Students and staff will be able to actively engage content using our Interactive AquoS Boards installed in our classrooms . They will also be able to collaborate with other students or groups wirelessly through the InFocus LiteShow technology . Content created using our 1:1 student laptops can be shared through this system for presentations or group collaborations . Our Learning Commons is truly spectacular . Each area of the space was built with flexibility in mind . Stadium style seating and flexible furniture allow for entire classes to work collaboratively on projects . Break out tables , collaboration rooms and tables equipped with large monitors will allow students to collaborate onsite and remotely .
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What do you wish every student would gain from the technology at new High School ?
I hope they would all gain the skills necessary to operate in a world where the “ how , when , and where ” of work , education , and life are evolving at a pace never before seen . Having the knowledgebase , skills , and resiliency to navigate these complex waters will be essential as they grow into their careers . I ’ m proud to be a part of the team that brought them this technology that will provide our students with a solid foundation for their future .
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