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Network Information
The Northwest Arctic Borough School District believes that technology is a tool to enhance education not a solution in itself. The District encourages an integrated approach to the use of technology in the classroom. It encourages its teachers to provide students with a variety of integrated educational experiences. Computers
Each school is outfitted with a Local Area Network (LAN) consisting of Gateway computers connected to a central file server. Microsoft Windows graphical interface allows easy, user-friendly access to all programs. Academic and enrichment software for all grade levels is available. Computer software continues to be updated and added as curriculum development committees revise current curriculum goals and objectives. Internet Access - GCI SchoolAccess
The first ever 56K circuit in Kotzebue was installed in the fall of 1996. It was upgraded to 256K in the fall of 1997. This line serves the Kotzebue site including Kotzebue Elementary School, Kotzebue Middle/High School and the District Office. Each of the village schools within the Northwest Arctic Borough School District now has a dedicated 1024K access to the Internet with T-1 Service in Kotzebue. |
