Communications
EducationTechnology Lab Dedicated
Monday, November 19, 2012
The Robert ’78 and Kathryn Gillum Education Technology Lab was dedicated on the Culver-Stockton Campus Friday, Oct. 26 The ceremony was one in a series of events for Homecoming Weekend. The Gillums were present to cut the ribbon on the room for the formal dedication.
Robert has accomplished much in his career, including being name the 2011 Illinois Superintendent of the Year and holding the title of President of the Illinois Association of School Administrators. Kathy also spent her life as an educator. The couple is passionate about developing comprehension in today’s youth, and believes this begins with educators.
“Technology is advancing so quickly, it is vital that future educators stay current,” says Robert. “My 6-year-old twin granddaughters were given iPads on their first day of school. Their brains don’t even comprehend the old-fashioned, black and white worksheet.”
The Education Technology Lab has pooled the resources of the education department to one location. There is a Smart Board and Apple TV to accompany the 16 new computers for the lab. All of these resources allow technology to become an integral part of class time for education majors, where it was only a secondary enrichment tool prior to this lab. The education lab improves student engagement-- not only for C-SC students, but for the students they will eventually teach.
The dedication included speeches by College President Richard Valentine and Robert Gillum. Gillum drew laughs from the packed house with his keen observations: “Children are growing up with touch screen technology, from the time they are old enough to be entertained by their parent’s iPhone’s to keep them quiet in a restaurant.”
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