How is technology utilized at Village School?
The use of computer technology figures prominently in daily life at Village School, where a ratio of one computer for every two students is maintained. At Village School, students become comfortable using computer software and hardware as tools to express their curiosity and creativity. Our students learn basic skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, internet research, CD-Rom encyclopedia research, and Windows file management. They also learn to use a scanner, a digital camera, and a digital camcorder. They study web design and video editing. They use software to construct animated cartoons and virtual worlds. They learn how to design with a CAD program, how to use an oscilloscope, and how to program graphing calculators. In our multi-media lab, students become discriminating viewers of mass media. At the same time, they learn how to use power point and slide shows for class reports and presentations. Village School girls employ modern technology as a conduit to help them find th