Going Green with TechnologyCreated by Erika Fite

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Article 1

•Districts Head in Direction of Greater Energy Efficiency, by Scott Aronowitz

•About 2 school districts in Illinois and Texas.

•Both used TAC.•TAC is a “energy solutions provider.”•They were ensured to save money,

annually and in the future.

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School A is Ashton-Franklin Center Community Unit School DistrictThis Energy Efficient school had a new roof put on, new windows, and a new HVAC system put in.Total Saving is $10,000 School B is Santa Rosa Independent School DistrictThis Energy Efficient school had management system, energy efficient lighting and a occupation sensor put in.Total Saving is $183,000

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Personal Reflection about Article 1

•These school districts save money•They also found an environmental friendly

way of doing it.• These two school districts are now a step

ahead of everyone in using energy performance utilities at a low cost.

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Article 2

•Green Era Should Herald Smarter Buildings, by Scott Carlson

•Star Architecture are trying to build a “living building.”

•It would be non-toxic, renewable material, and recycled.

•“It would produce more energy than it uses.”

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Benefits of Article 2

This building could supply animal microhabitats and plant life necessities to survive.It can also recycle rainwater and waste.

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Personal Reflection about Article 2

•There are people called starchitects, which are star architectures.

•They want to make this school buildings for colleges.

•These building would be examples of what all future building will be like “energy efficient.”

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Article 3

•High-Tech with a Green Touch, by Bridget McCrea

•Remodeling the classrooms so they are high-tech.

•“…district is planning to update the K-12 classrooms at its 14 schools with state-of-the-art technology…”

•A school that is upgrading and going GREEN.

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Facts about Article 3Everyone likes to here opinions that other people have, here are comments and ideas about this article, from the instructional coordinator Michelle Wavering. “…teachers and students into a 21st century learning environment,” and “the improvements were visible to the community at large." She wants to update Upland Unified School District in Upland, CA.These are some things that the school is using to make it environmental friendly.

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Personal Reflection about Article 3

•This school is being completely transformed in the technological sense.

•They did save money but that was not the main focus: getting good quality, updated, and GREEN.

•The students will take on technology projects now that they have the equipment and will be egger to learn about their new additions to their school.

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▫ Districts Head in Direction of Greater Energy Efficiency▫ By Scott Aronowitz▫ 06/16/09▫ About T.H.E. Journal : THE Journal

• Article 2▫ Green Era Should Herald Smarter Buildings▫ By Scott Carlson▫ 2008-09-26▫ ERIC - Education Resources Information Center

• Article 3▫ High-Tech with a Green Touch▫ By Bridget McCrea▫ 03/26/09▫ About T.H.E. Journal : THE Journal

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