The Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) at Lakewood High School was recently selected as a Microsoft Showcase School. Learn more about the program in their recent press release provided below or watch the recent report on ABC Action News.
SPC celebrates the success of Lakewood’s CAT program. For more information about SPC’s technology degrees and certificates, contact Professor Shane Hamilton, a full-time faculty member in the College of Computer & Information Technology, who serves as SPC’s liason to Lakewood’s CAT program.
Center for Advanced Technologies selected as a 2015-2016 Microsoft Showcase School
CAT recognized as a global leader in successful integrations of technology with teaching and learning
St. Petersburg, FL –CAT was selected by Microsoft as a 2015-2016 Microsoft Showcase School for its excellence in transforming its learning environment to deliver more personalized education to students, using mobile and cloud technology to better prepare students for success in the workplace.
CAT joins an exclusive community of over 400 premier schools from around the world, recognized to celebrate their truly pioneering efforts and innovation in rethinking teaching, learning and assessment in order to drive deep 21st century competencies.
“Being selected as a Microsoft Showcase School, is an amazing honor and recognition of the passion our teachers and staff have for creating the best learning environments possible,” said Coordinator, Pete Oberg at CAT. “We look forward to sharing our experiences with other schools in our community and the world to continue finding innovative ways to equip our students with the proper tools needed for success inside and outside of the classroom.”
As a Showcase School, CAT will work closely with Microsoft to lead innovation in education and communicate a vision for education enabled by technology through the hosting and mentoring of other schools in the community on transformational educational practices.
“Microsoft Showcase Schools are shining examples of those applying purpose driven innovation in a variety of ways to build connection, motivate students and to create community in and out of school,” said Anthony Salcito, Vice President of Worldwide Education, and Microsoft. “These schools are truly transforming learning and providing more personalized education to students empowering them to achieve more.
As well as being recognized on a global scale for their innovative approach to educating tomorrow’s workforce, Showcase Schools also receive the following benefits from Microsoft as part of the program:
- Collaboration with an international group of thought leaders
- Special pricing on SteelCase Education learning classroom furniture
- Microsoft innovative Educators (MIE Experts) on staff to help drive innovation and to support staff, peers and students
- Access to professional development for Educators within their school
- Invitations to regional and global events
- Monthly community webinars and Yammer group discussion, exclusive to Showcase Schools
- E-mail signature and digital signage