Since the creation of the PandaTech Department in 2017, various magazines, websites, and vendors have highlighted the department successes:

Toggle Magazine highlighted the technology team with an article titled “Team spirit + tech = learning during a pandemic”. Article can be read here: Dave Termunde – APSD145 - ToggleMAG

Our own Tyler Derickson wrote an article featured in EdTech Magazine which underscored the success of the department with MFA implementation and best practices, while also sharing facts and fallacies regarding MFA in K-12, Fact or Fallacy: Don’t Fall for These Common Myths About MFA in K–12 | EdTech Magazine

Previously, EdTech Magazine also highlighted the technology team’s ability to manage devices in an organized fashion. Monitoring Mobile Devices in a Virtual Environment | EdTech Magazine explains how the team demonstrates organization, cybersecure device management, and staff and student training. This lead to results of saving the district money while improving student learning abilities and access to educational resources.

LockNCharge, a vendor of APSD145, also highlighted the department for its innovation during the COVID19 pandemic. Our school district didn’t miss a moment of learning due to the quick and definitive actions of the technology team. This demonstrates that our team can make quick definitive decisions that can have a dramatic impact. Information can be found here: Remote Learning Readiness: 5 Takeaways from a Thriving District Tech Department at APSD145 - LocknCharge

AssetPanda, a vendor of APSD145, highlighted the technology’s team ability to track devices. Dr. Andrea Sala was interviewed for this article: Asset Panda Helps Illinois School District Track School Assets

Cisco Meraki, a vendor of APSD145, highlighted the technology team’s ability to solve problems on a large scale quickly. Arbor Park School District | Cisco Meraki