Daphne High School in Daphne, Alabama, recently used a $50,040 grant from the state's Public School and College Authority to introduce wireless technology throughout its facility, the Mobile Press-Register reports.
According to the report, Daphne High is the first school in Baldwin County to boast a wireless campus.
The wireless hub only cost $30,000, leaving the school with additional funding to invest in new technology, including several iPod Touches and iPads from Apple, as well as other wireless devices.
Educators have found they can use technology, such as an iPad or laptop, in conjunction with an HDTV, LED monitor or
DLP projector to bring their classrooms into the 21st century.
The school also plans to use the technology as part of its International Baccalaureate program, principal Meredith Horton told the Press-Register.
The Alabama Public School and College Authority is responsible for selling and issuing bonds for enhancing public educational facilities. According to OANow.com, the agency also recently agreed to give Opelika City Schools $97,515 to replace boiler systems.
