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New technology comes to North Springs for 2016-2017 school year

As of the 2016-2017 school year, North Springs will be one of the high schools participating in Fulton County’s technology initiative. North Springs students will receive a Microsoft Surface 3 from the school, which will be used to augment learning in the classroom and help connect students to their education. The Surface 3, the third iteration of Microsoft’s non-pro tablet lineup, boasts a 12 inch … Continue reading New technology comes to North Springs for 2016-2017 school year

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Students, teachers lament sporadic technology at the Springs

As many students and teachers already know, an estimated ¼ of the desktop computers at North Springs are not in use. Students often observe that many computers are not working or that the hard drives of computers are not set up. The lack of funding dedicated to electronics at North Springs has grown apparent. From the old fuzzy projectors to missing letters in keyboards, the … Continue reading Students, teachers lament sporadic technology at the Springs

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New, more advanced projectors slowly trickle in to North Springs

In recent weeks, many teachers at North Springs High School have received new Epson smart projectors. The BrightLink 575Wi Interactive WXGA 3LCD Projector projects media onto a surface for students in the class to interact with and view. This projector is mounted very close to the projecting screen. This provides a clear image and allows negligible disturbance from objects placed near the projector which might … Continue reading New, more advanced projectors slowly trickle in to North Springs

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Cell phones creep into the classroom

Students at North Springs High School use cellular phones and tablets every day to help with furthering their academic careers. The technology in schools, although a sometimes controversial topic, has continued to evolve as new ideas and concepts worldwide push devices into the future. Many students use their smartphones in almost every aspect of their school career. When asked how he used his smartphone in … Continue reading Cell phones creep into the classroom

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