Welcome to Instructional Media and Technology!
The mission of the Instructional Media and Technology program is to promote literacy and to actively support the teaching and learning process. As the amount of information increases exponentially, it is imperative that students have the skills necessary to effectively access, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate information in a manner that is compelling and meaningful. Students must have numerous opportunities and experiences with a variety of technologies and resources to acquire the skills that are necessary for success in the digital world of the 21st century. Media and Technology Specialists collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure that all students have those opportunities. Media/Technology programs also ensure that students have access to literature from all cultures in a variety of formats and provide reading promotions and special activities to encourage a love of reading in all of our students.
Department News
Announcing the Winners of the 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest
We are proud to announce this year's winners of the 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest. Congratulations to all of the finalists for doing a superb job!
Elementary East
1st Place: Javion Hanner, R.B. Cox Elementray School
2nd Place: Isaac Blake, San Antonio Elementary School
3rd Place: Justin Forgas, Veterans Elementray School
Honorable Mention: Josh Corjay, Double Branch Elemary School
Elementary West
1st Place: Diana Huanan, Odessa Elementary School
2nd Place: Katelyn Williams, Deer Park Elementary School
3rd Place: Sarah Arbour, Chasco Elementary School
Honorable Mention: Nicolas Ortiz, Countryside Montessori Academy
6th Grades
1st Place: John Pease, John Long Middle School
2nd Place: Madaline Toth, Countryside Montessori School
3rd Place: Keisha Abelgas, River Ridge Middle School
Honorable Mention: Izzy Brown, Charles S. Rushe Middle School
7th/8th Grades
TO INFORM
1st Place: Trevor Lloyd, Charles S. Rushe Middle School
2nd Place: Jaci Green, Seven Springs Middle School
3rd Place: Alexandra Harwell, R.B. Stewart Middle School
Honorable Mention: Erin Hanrahan, John Long Middle School
TO PERSUADE
1st Place: Nathan Costa, Crews Lake Middle School
2nd Place: Michael Meekus, River Ridge Middle School
3rd Place: Josh Neely, John Long Middle School
Honorable Mention: Leeann Bohannon, T.E. Weightman Middle School
TO ENTERTAIN
1st Place: Cole Blevins, Centennial Middle School
2nd Place: Celena Heesch, Seven Springs Middle School
3rd Place: Gina Calta, Paul R. Smith Middle School
Honorable Mention: Joshua Morris, Pasco Middle School
High School
TO INFORM
1st Place: Taylor Hungler, J.W. Mitchell High School
2nd Place: Jeffrey Kruse, Gulf High School
3rd Place: Tyler Smith, Land O'Lakes High School
TO PERSUADE
1st Place: Rileigh Hungler, Wiregrass Ranch High School
2nd Place: Casey Hackbarth, Fivay HighSchool
TO ENTERTAIN
1st Place: Corey Palermo, Gulf High School
2nd Place: Cat Bachert, Wiregrass Ranch High School
3rd Place: Taylor Cox, J.W. Mitchell High School.
Honorable Mention: Chanda Albritton, Wesley Chapel High School
Posted by Joseph O'Sullivan on 05/12 at 05:23 PM
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