Technology
The Empathy Project
This year’s primary focus in STEM class is on purposeful inventions, designing something useful or even life-changing. In grade 7, students started a project designing a practical assistive or adaptive device. For this first project, students learned about the engineering process of Ask, Think, Make, Test. They need to figure out the device’s purpose, devise…
Read MoreTechnology in the Classroom: new tools for learning
With guidance from a technology integration specialist, our students are discovering new technological tools that can help them learn. Here, students use some new apps to supplement what they’re doing in class. Grade 1 students use Kodable to learn about programming loops and repetitions through a series of games, which promotes “critical thinking, communication, creativity,…
Read MoreBringing STEM to life in our classrooms
Robotics is a great way to get students excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and to engage them in complex, strategic problem-solving. It introduces students to concepts and skills that are needed for understanding the intelligent, highly interactive information-based technology of the future. STEM hands-on learning tools With the funds raised from its…
Read MoreApril 2016: Keyboarding is an essential skill
Even during preschool years, children use computers and must be guided towards efficient keyboarding habits. Appropriate placement of keyboarding instruction in the elementary curriculum and reinforcement throughout their school years can provide the necessary foundation for the rest of our students’ lives.
Read MoreApril 2016: Interactive whiteboards enhance classroom instruction and learning
Using Technology in Grade 5: Students demonstrate their knowledge by taking multiple choice tests with the help of an interactive white board.
Read MoreMarch 2016: Meaningful Technology Integration in Early Childhood Education
Using Technology with Kindergarten Students: iPads in the classroom support students in building literacy and math skills at individual levels
Read MoreIpad in education
A research study, conducted in Auburn, Maine showed that Kindergartner students using iPads scored much higher on literacy tests than students that didn’t use the device. Source: TUAW –
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