Home ›

Videos

Geocaching

Submitted by jcamenga on Fri, 05/21/2010 - 15:52

Voting absentee for the May 4 election

Submitted by jcamenga on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 11:24

Zeeland senior Ashley Blauwkamp explains the ease of voting absentee.

  • To download an absentee ballot application, click HERE. 
  • To learn more about absentee voting, click HERE.

Desktop computers will still be needed

Submitted by jcamenga on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 10:14
  • Teachers will use desktop computers for presentations. TV's will be removed.
  • Students will use desktop computers for art, CAD programs, high-end projects.
  • Interactive whiteboards will be used in K-2nd grade classrooms.

To review all details of the technology

plan on one page, click HERE.

Director describes tech plan in a nutshell

Submitted by jcamenga on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 10:06
  • The goal is to put technology in the hands of students that will have an impact on learning
  • Step one: install the wireless network and hardware
  • Step two: train teachers
  • Step three: begin distributing netbooks to students in January, 2011

To review all details of the technology

plan on one page, click HERE.

What is cloud computing?

Submitted by jcamenga on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 10:50
  • What is the difference between a netbook and a laptop? 
  • How does cloud computing work? 
  • What safety measures are in place for students working online? 

To learn more about cloud computing, watch this brief video by Common Craft.

To review all details of the technology

plan on one page, click HERE.

Lisa Shears explains Web 2.0

Submitted by jcamenga on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 10:17

Interview highlights:

  • Zeeland technology teacher Lisa Shears explains how students interact online, using "Web 2.0." 
  • Students learn about proper behavior and safety online.
  • Fourth graders get involved in underground railroad project.

To review all details of the technology

plan on one page, click HERE.

How will the high school cafeterias be transformed?

Submitted by jcamenga on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 10:02

Summary of this  video:

  • Cafeterias at both high schools will each be expanded by 3,600 feet.
  • The cafeterias will be used throughout the day for group learning and student projects.
  • By transforming the cafeterias, we do not have to add on more expensive classroom wings to the buildings. 
  • CLICK HERE to see renderings of the Zeeland East cafeteria plan.
  • CLICK HERE to see renderings of the Zeeland West cafeteria plan.

 This video was produced at MacMedia in Holland.  We wish to thank the following for their assistance:

  • Mac Media Studio Manager Rory Webb
  • Studio Intern Amanda Richardson
  • Programming Manager Aaron Deiter
  • Mac Media Director Barb Pyle.

MacMedia provides training and assistance for nonprofit organizations at a very reasonable price. Zeeland Public Schools currently pays a membership fee of $25 per year.

How will the high school cafeterias be transformed?

Submitted by jcamenga on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 09:59

Summary of this  video:

  • Cafeterias at both high schools will each be expanded by 3,600 feet.
  • The cafeterias will be used throughout the day for group learning and student projects.
  • By transforming the cafeterias, we do not have to add on more expensive classroom wings to the buildings. 

 

This video was produced at MacMedia in Holland.  We wish to thank the following for their assistance:

  • Mac Media Studio Manager Rory Webb
  • Studio Intern Amanda Richardson
  • Programming Manager Aaron Deiter
  • Mac Media Director Barb Pyle.

MacMedia provides training and assistance for nonprofit organizations at a very reasonable price. Zeeland Public Schools currently pays a membership fee of $25 per year.

What is the cost of the bond proposal to a taxpayer?

Submitted by jcamenga on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 08:37

Summary of this video:

  • The current bond levy—6.63 mills—will not change with this proposal.
  • The owner of a $100,000 home would pay $331, based on the 6.63 mills.
  • The district has levied 6.63 mills since 1999 in order to keep pace with continued growth.
  • The payment schedule for the proposed bond issue is 20 years, one year beyond the district's current schedule of 19 years.

 

This video was produced at MacMedia in Holland.  We wish to thank the following for their assistance:

  • Mac Media Studio Manager Rory Webb
  • Studio Intern Amanda Richardson
  • Programming Manager Aaron Deiter
  • Mac Media Director Barb Pyle.

MacMedia provides training and assistance for nonprofit organizations at a very reasonable price. Zeeland Public Schools currently pays a membership fee of $25 per yea

Schools of Choice and its effect on the district

Submitted by jcamenga on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 13:23

Summary of this Schools of Choice video:

  • Zeeland Public Schools currently has 600 Choice students, K-12
  • The district limits the Choice enrollment to 10 per cent of total enrollment. Exceptions are Innocademy and Summit School.
  • Choice students who do not maintain a good discipline or attendance record can be denied entry the following year.
  • Currently, more than 1,500 students who live IN our school district attend private schools or public schools outside our district.

 

This video was produced at MacMedia in Holland.  We wish to thank the following for their assistance:

  • Mac Media Studio Manager Rory Webb
  • Studio Intern Amanda Richardson
  • Programming Manager Aaron Deiter
  • Mac Media Director Barb Pyle.

MacMedia provides training and assistance for nonprofit organizations at a very reasonable price. Zeeland Public Schools currently pays a membership fee of $25 per year.