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Information Technology (IT) Education
IT education provides students on islands or in rural coastal communities with valuable, transportable skills that open up a world of higher-education and career options. It is a core component of the Institute’s three-year strategic plan.
Our People
Some of our talented people working in this area.
 | Hope Rowan Technology Education Specialist |
 | Kristin Collins Technology Coordinator |
 | Ruth Kermish-Allen Education Outreach Officer |
Shey Conover GIS Specialist |
Many forms of IT
IT Education is a primary focus of the Community for Rural Education, Stewardship and Technology (CREST) Program, which teaches skills on three technology tracks; digital media software, GIS technology, and website design.
News |
| Dec 15, 2009 | | Island Institute Receives USDA Distance-Learning Grant |
| Apr 07, 2009 | | 2009 Winter - Early Spring Highlights |
| Apr 06, 2009 | | CREST Students Continue "Deer Isle Boys" Research Activities |
Publications & Resources |
 | 2007 Island Journal |
| | 2006 Island Journal |
 | Implementation Strategies in Place-Based Education Projects Webcast |
| | IT Across the Nation Webcast -- CREST & Urban Ecology Institute |
In Working Waterfront |
The Long View
December 2009-January 2010
December 2009-January 2010
Cutting-edge technology comes to Maine island schools
February-March 2009
February-March 2009
Career Exploration Day
March 2008
March 2008