What types of learning environments do you use, for example, mobile carts, classroom computers, computer labs, etc.?
Classrooms have a wall-mounted TV. One computer is wirelessly connected to the TV. Many teachers use this set up to view PowerPoint presentations, DVDs, etc. There are individual workstations in each classroom. Each building has at least two mobile carts with laptops on each cart with a DVD player, VCR, document camera, and multimedia projector. The district also owns microscopes which are connected to the computer and used in many science classes. Q: What type of assistive technology do you use? A: The district has some software programs in use for its special education students, including Kids Keys Jr., Kurzweil, and some edutainment programs such as Jump Start. Other forms of assistive technology include alternate mice and keyboards, touch screens, and Zoom Tech. Q: Has the district developed technology integration curriculum maps? A: The district recently completed an updated curriculum map. The plan includes specific technology goals and assessments as well as benchmarks for each
Classrooms have a wall-mounted TV. One computer is wirelessly attached to the TV. Many teachers use this set up to view PowerPoint, streaming video, DVDs, to list the daily schedule and other reminders, to list learning strategies for problem solving, and inspirational messages. There are up to 6 computers per classroom for student use. Each building has two computer labs; one of which is in the library to integrate the use of technology with research. Each building has wireless mobile carts with 10 laptops on each cart with a DVD player and speakers. The district also has several document cameras (Elmo machine), and projectors. Q: What type of assistive technology do you use? A: The district has some software programs in use for its special education students as well as assistive technology like alternate mice and touch screens. Q: Has the district developed technology integration curriculum maps? A: The district is presently developing a technology integration curriculum map. It has
