Waukon Middle School awarded Teachers and Technology Grant...

Waukon Middle School was awarded the CenturyLink Teachers and Technology Grant in the amount of $4,910 for an Interactive Touch Screen Display for the Waukon High School/Middle School Library. The grant was written by PreK-12 District Teacher Librarian Lisa Snitker. The interactive display will be used in the library makerspace where students can collaborate on the panel with 20 touch points and up to 10 users creating digital projects. A makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. The interactive display will add resources available to students that will help guide their inquiry and exploration in learning through digital tools. The CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation's Teachers and Technology grants are designed to help fund projects that advance student success through the innovative use of technology. Pictured above, left to right, at the grant presentation are Waukon Middle School Principal Jennifer Garin, CenturyLink Region Operations Supervisor Jonathan Herbst, Allamakee School District Librarian Lisa Snitker and Allamakee Community School District Superintendent Dave Herold. Submitted photo.