ACS Athens Technology Department 2015-16

Empowering Individuals to Transform the World As Architects of their Own Learning

WELCOME TO

Technology Department

2015-15

Information Technology Data Processing i2Flex Web Presence A/V Services Social Networking Technology in Classroom Media Production

WELCOME TO ACS ATHENS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

•  Infrastructure: •  480 Computer Stations

•  4 Stationary Computer Labs (Academy/MS/Elementary/Annex) 110 stations

•  3 portable labs for classroom use 100 laptops

•  MS/HS Library Stations - Math/English Studios 31 stations

•  High Speed Internet Connection through EDET/GRNET •  100 Mbps synchronous bandwidth through dedicated fiber optic line •  State-of-art commercial network security appliance for Firewall and

application control

•  Infrastructure: •  60 Interactive Boards in classrooms around the campus •  Increasing number of classrooms with new generation

projector/screens – over 90% classroom availability •  Wireless Enterprise Network supporting wireless devices for

total Integration of Technology in classrooms •  2 Mac workstations for media projects & print productions


•  Bring Your Own Device: •  students entering grades 9-12 to bring their own

laptop •  Primary goal:

•  envision, design, operate and support physical and virtual learning spaces

•  learn anywhere, any time and from anyone


•  Bring Your Own Device: •  students entering grades 9-12 to bring their own

laptop •  typical specifications rule:

•  laptop must be no older than 2 years old •  the battery should last for no less than 3 hours. •  no preference in the type of laptop (PC, MacBook,

ChromeBook, etc).


•  Bring Your Own Device: •  DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITIES •  Valid for ACS Athens Families who need to show Student/Parent ID to take

advantage of these opportunities – DETAILS TO BE EMAILED



•  Website: www.acs.gr

•  Skyward® Family Access: http://www.acs.gr/skyward-family-login/

•  Moodle® Student Access http://moodle.acs.gr



Academic Year 2014-15

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•  moodle® Student Access http://moodle.acs.gr


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i²Flex isquaredflex.gr

Maria Avgerinou, Ph.D. Director Educational Technology & eLearning







•  Leigh Anderson Librarian


Databases available at ACS Athens

•  Library Catalog •  EBSCO •  SIRS •  Britannica Online


Why use these databases? •  Εntries are written in language that is easier for our

students to understand •  The information has been reviewed by experts. •  The entries are geared towards school curriculum

topics. •  There are links to other related student friendly sites. •  The citation information is readily available. •  You can have the information read to you in some of the

databases. •  Some of the databases have translation capability.


Where can these databases be found? •  ACS Athens Website

•  Moodle® Shell

•  Vicky Anagnostopoulos - Data Processing •  Mary Manos - IT Administration •  Leo Alexandropoulos - Web Administration

•  Jim Koulyras - A/V Services - Bookstore

•  Marinos Makris - IT Technician

•  John Papadakis - Director

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Information Technology Data Processing i2Flex Web Presence A/V Services Social Networking Technology in Classroom Media Production

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ACS Athens Technology Department 2015-16