The 21st century classroom consists of more than a teacher, a chalkboard and students. Through the proper implementation of technology-supported classrooms, the educational possibilities for today's students are limitless. Information technologies can help bring the world into the classroom - allowing the students to learn from instructors across globe. Through online conferencing, streaming video and Internet lectures, educators and students alike can literally have unlimited learning possibilities at their fingertips. However, technology can only enhance the learning experience if it is incorporated into a school's curriculum properly. The process of melding traditional teaching models with technology-based pedagogical methods requires a period of adjustment, substantial planning and proper execution. This is where Coleraine Design comes in.

Amongst the services we offer are:

• The development of a technology budget.
• We will investigate state and federal grant opportunities to help schools secure funding for educational technology services.
• We will assist in the navigation of E-Rate grant-writing program.
• We will create and submit each individual technology plan to the Department of Education's e-Strategic planning system.
• We will provide an embedded Pennsylvania-certified Instructional Technology Specialist to work on-site for 30 hours a week in order to help teachers seamlessly integrate technology across the curriculum, teach technology classes, serve as network administrator and to perform the wide range of duties of a director of technology.
• We will design learning stations that reflect the needs of each individual school.
• We will provide ongoing educational technology staff development sessions.
• We will provide quality hardware and technology infrastructure support.
• We will provide 24/7 tech support to the school on nights and weekends.
• We will provide project-based learning opportunities that seamlessly infuse the curriculum with technology.
• We will offer practical, real world applications of technology in the classroom.
• We will prepare the preparation of an effective technology plan that reflects the vision of educators, administrations and students alike.
• We will help integrate 21st century literacy and communication skills into each area of the curriculum.
• We will instruct teachers and administrations how technology in the classroom strengthens existing curricula and helps captivate the minds of students.
• We will provide administrative software for record-keeping, grades and real-time data.
• We will help schools establish long-distance learning programs.
• We will help schools accommodate students with IEP and 504 plans.
• We will apply technology to develop the thinking skills and creativity of students.
• We will provide periodic review of the school's technology plan once in place and handle any necessary updates.
• We will use technology to coordinate the needs of the staff with the resources of the school district.
• We will incorporate long-distance learning strategies within the curriculum.
• We will provide in-depth technological training for teachers, staff and students.
• We will help establish a cutting edge learning environment that integrates the appropriate technology into each area of study.
• We will help develop lesson plans that identify the appropriate technologies for students at each grade level.
• We will help teachers use technology to meet No Child Left Behind goals.
• We think of the world as a living classroom. With this in mind, we have developed video and computer conferencing services that assist in teaching, learning and research regardless of location, literally opening up a world of possibilities for teachers, students and administrators. With the assistance of education leaders from colleges throughout the tri-state area and across the globe, we are able to provide you with limitless contact with other learning facilities.
• We will determine what particular technological initiatives are needed to be implemented at each school.