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Student Centered; Future Focused

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Why the Panda IT department is different.

Being a Panda is more than just helping with devices, we put an emphasis on supporting our students and staff whether it be guiding digital skills, to learning beyond the classroom through hands-on instruction, curriculum support and personalized guidance.

 

BY THE NUMBERS

 

➔  7,776 parent & staff tickets resolved

➔  2,880,051 pages of paper printed

➔  56,396 Total hours of educational app usage

➔  2,276 devices across staff & students

 

Why Microsoft?

Microsoft 365 is beneficial because it helps students build important skills like collaboration, communication, and digital literacy that are needed for the future. Its tools, such as Word, Excel, and Teams, make learning easier and allow students to work together efficiently. Since Microsoft is widely used in schools and workplaces, it also prepares students for real-world careers.

The 1:1 Program

The goal of our 1:1 initiative, is to allow each student to have their own device allowing them to be more engaged in their learning, have access to the right tools at the right time, and become 21st century students. 1:1 will allow us to utilize existing electronic curriculum resources while improving the capability to implement new and robust digital curriculum.

Through these funding opportunities, we are investing in modern tools, expanding training programs, and enhancing infrastructure that will directly benefit both our team and the broader Panda community. The grants allow us to stay ahead of rapidly evolving technology trends while ensuring our staff has access to the resources they need to grow their skills and remain competitive.
 

  • Grant Name: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
    Amount Awarded: $1000
    Primary Use: 3D Printer & Filament for STEM activities at SOS.

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Beyond Supporting Users

The PandaHelp IT department supports students and staff by offering in-person assistance, making it easy to solve technical issues quickly and effectively. The Pandas also develop and teach a technology curriculum through small, hands-on classes that help users build important digital skills. Beyond support and education, PandaHelp is an active part of the school community, working closely with others to create a helpful and tech-friendly environment.
A cartoon panda wearing headphones sits at a desk with a laptop, promoting a Certified Certiport Testing Center for Arbor Park School District 145.
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STAYING CONNECTED

Building Networking Infrastructure to support 1:1 Programs, Stable internet, and thousands of devices. 

 

We are now a Certiport Authorized Testing Center!

Arbor Park now provides students and staff with access to industry-recognized certification exams in a secure, proctored testing environment that meets Certiport standards

 

WHAT CAN WE HELP WITH?
For direct support and technology help please submit a ticket below.

In order to view the 1:1 Chart for Damage caused please view below.

Submit a Ticket 1:1 Damage Chart