"iCHS," New School iphone Application

Technology is forever changing how education is being viewed. It is changing quickly through various methods. Many new creations and adjustments of technology have proven that technology is key in the advancements of education. A particular advancement in technology has just recently been invented that will change how various students connect with their schools.

Cory Dobson, a senior at a West Virgina high school called Capital High School has created the first high school application for the notorious iphone. This application is called “iCHS.” The name comes from the name of the high school, Capital High School. Students are able to do so many things with this new application. With this application, students have access to view their report cards, the school’s homepage, Google Maps, the high school’s behavior policy, and the school’s bell schedule (Harold 1). Students are getting connected with their schools in ways that they have never had the opportunity to before.

The Capital High School’s multimedia teacher, Robert Haddy, states “iCHS is the first “fully-integrated” program for a high school student body” (Harold, 1). Students love this application. They feel that they are given independence and love the fact that it is student focused. After all, it was created by a fellow student. About 350 students from all over the world have accessed this application within the three days of it being out for the public to obtain. 50 people for different countries have downloaded the application. This application will change how technology will effect education for future generations.

This particular application puts a whole new spin on connecting education with technology. It is convenient and is quickly spreading to other countries. Education can be benefited by students using this application. By students given the freedom to keep up with their school via the "iCHS" application, they will most likely become more interested in their studies. Students becoming more interested in their academics is crucial in their scholastic success. This will result in more academic achievement for students. Increasing student involvement in schools increases academic excellence. "iCHS" encourages student involvement in schools.

I feel that more and more schools will begin to allow their schools to use this particular iphone application for educational purposes. It is a creative and innovative way for students to get connected and stay connected with their schools. Studies have proven that when students get connected with their schools, they are most likely to succeed in academia and receive a degree or a diploma in the case of high school.

Harold, Zack. “Student Designs High School ‘App’ for iphone.” Edweek. 10 Feb 2010.

http://wowktv.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=75153.

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