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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.
![]() | Anne Bardaglio Four Island Schools Collaborative Senior Fellow William Bingham Fellowship Award for Rural Education Recipient |
![]() | Hope Rowan GIS Associate |
James Westhafer Islesboro School and Town Technology AmeriCorps Fellow | |
Kristin Collins Knowledge Management Director | |
Ruth Kermish-Allen Education Director | |
Shey Conover Senior Programs Director |
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 |
Multimedia |
In Working Waterfront |
Students say goodbye to CREST
August 2010
August 2010
Field Notes: Island and remote coastal schools: a national model for rural technology education
July 2010
July 2010



