Technology
Center Grove Technology Department
Mission Statement
CGIT’s mission is to provide exceptional technology service and support to all CGCSC educators, employees, and students. We will facilitate innovation and creative learning by working together with internal departments to provide the proper resources and guidance. Our direct focus is providing excellent customer service as well as effective, reliable, and secure technology solutions.
Technology at Center Grove Community School Corporation is an integral part of our daily operations. Students and staff members use technology regularly to communicate and collaborate. In addition, we can improve our communication to the community by using several enhanced technologies. Below are some of the programs we are using for the purposes of teaching and learning, communication, and collaboration.
The Center Grove Community School Corporation fully supports the National Education Technology Standards for Students. You can preview these standards at this link.
Student E-mail - Students grades 6-12 receive a Center Grove e-mail account. We utilize Google Workspace for Education for all students. We expect our students to adhere to the policies of our district, but this filtering is a way to ensure our students are communicating in a professional manner.
Multimedia Classrooms - Center Grove’s classroom technology is standardized throughout the district so that all students receive a uniform classroom experience. Each classroom is outfitted with a 75” interactive display panel, this gives both staff and students flexibility to collaborate and share content that engages students in ways that weren’t possible with standard projection. Grades K-5 utilize mobile carts and flexible seating which allow for quick transition from whole group or small group instruction and creative seating assignments. Classrooms also have a full classroom audio system which teachers can use a wearable microphone to amplify their voice.
Online and Blended Learning - We are very proud of our online initiative called Center Grove Global Campus. We have launched the Ignite and Revive programs where students can expand their learning opportunities and earn initial credit. Online and blended education creates new opportunities to educate learners in new and innovative ways. Center Grove is exploring various models to leverage technology to best support student learning. We also use Canvas as our learning management system (LMS).
Skyward - Skyward is our student information system (SIS). There is a web-access component that allows parents and students to monitor progress in each class called Skyward Family Access. Parents can access assignments, test scores, and grades in real-time instead of waiting until the end of the grading period. In addition to real-time access to gradebook information, digital midterm reports and report cards are also published to Family Access. Parents can also access detailed information on lunch purchases and fee balances, as well as make online payments. Both parents and students are encouraged to consistently login to Skyward to monitor the academic progress of the student. You can access Skyward here.
1:1 Device Program - All students receive a managed mobile device to use as an effective learning tool throughout their time at Center Grove. K-2 students use iPads as there are many apps and resources to engage students and also to promote dexterity with touch. Grades 3-5 use a Chromebook device which introduces a standard keyboard and trackpad which best aligns with the curriculum presented. Grades 6-12 utilize iPads for the versatility and flexibility to create content for assignments and utilize the many available apps to enhance the learning experience.
Acceptable Use Policy - All students should adhere to the Center Grove Community School Corporation's Acceptable Use Policy
If you need assistance with login information regarding any of these systems, please contact your school's front office.