NEC NEC111409 Applications

Applications at the forefront of technology
Cesar Chavez High School
Cesar Chavez High School is the newest addition to the diverse, dynamic and
growing Phoenix Union High School District. Through the integration of people,
technology and business systems, a collaborative learning environment was created
so graduates will meet the challenges of the future as enthusiastic, life-long learners
and thinkers who are prepared to participate fully as responsible, contributing
members of society. They use the motto of the predominantly lower-income school's
namesake Cesar Chavez "Si Se Puede," or "Yes, We Can!"
the challenge
It was clear that the chalkboard-lined classroom of yesteryear had no place in the
new school. The challenge was deciding the best technology for teachers to use to
deliver lessons that inspire and capture students' attention.
With its students being from the "MTV generation," most are used to receiving
information through visual, auditory and often interactive mediums. If the school
wanted to stay competitive, it needed to choose flexible technology that adapts with
the changing face of education. The display choice also had to offer students good
viewing angles and the ability to work in the fluorescent light of the classroom.
Students entering the school needed to be prepared for future employment
opportunities as well as higher education. By placing technology at their fingertips,
Cesar Chavez would provide students the tools they need to succeed in today's
competitive world.