For more information on Technology in PENNCREST visit the PENNCREST Technology blog.

All secondary classrooms and labs in PENNCREST School District run Windows XP or 2000.

Availability of Computers

• Each classroom has at least one (1) computer
• There are four (4) labs, each with 25-30 stations
• The library has 20 computer stations and a wireless cart with 25 laptops
• Each Department (English, History, Math, Science, Social Studies) has a laptop and projector cart to share.

Other Technology tools and subscriptions

• Digital cameras (still and video) are available for classroom use
• Scanners are available for lab use
• netTrekker: A search engine for schools
• Contact the school to find out how you can use netTrekker at home

Internet Access

• At least one machine in each classroom has internet access
• All labs and library are connected

Software available

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Macromedia MX 2004
• PhotoStory
• MovieMaker
• Picasa
• Geometer’s Sketchpad
• MathType
• Inspiration
• Larson Math (in some locations)
• Google Earth
• Google SketchUp