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We
are very proud of the technology available
to enhance student learning at Attea. Because technology
is mobile
at Attea, it can be used flexibly as a tool
within the classroom environment.
Instruction can be both collaborative and individualized
to meet the unique needs of all learners.
Better integration of technology into the overall curriculum
is
possible
when you have a wireless environment.
According to the International Society of Technology
and Education, it is vital we work
toward
training students to be "technology capable. To live,
learn, and work in an increasingly complex and information-rich
society, students must use technology effectively. Within
a sound educational setting, technology can enable
students to become:
- capable information technology
users
- information
seekers, analyzers, and evaluators
- problem
solvers and decision-makers
- creative
and effective users of productivity tools
- communicators,
collaborators, publishers, and producers
- informed,
responsible, and contributing citizens
Technology
at Attea is used for online research, desktop publishing,
word processing, concept
mapping,
assessment and video
production.
Technology at Attea
includes:
- A
wireless
environment throughout the building
- Eight laptop
carts for classroom checkout-192
laptop computers (both PC and Mac platform)
- Eight interactive Smart Boards
- 11 Document Readers
- Projectors in several classrooms
- Several digital still shot cameras and video cameras
for student and teacher use
- A
video
editing room
- Four
multimedia common area rooms equipped with LCD
projectors, computers, DVD players, VCRs, CD players,
and scanners
- Electronic
microscopes for Science
- TI
graphing calculators for math
- Software
includes Microsoft Office, Inspiration, Dreamweaver,
iLife Suite of programs and more...
- Power Teacher
- Classroom Performance System
(CPS)
- Audio-visual
equipment in most classrooms
- Online
subscriptions sites for research:
- EBSCO
- WorldBook
Encyclopedia
- Encyclopedia
Brittanica
- Encyclopedia
Brittanica en español
- Alexandria
Online Card Catalog
- United
Streaming Video
- Biography Center
- Atomic Learning
- NetTreker Research Center
- Culture Grams
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Before
School and After school Availability of Technology:
Where: LRC
When: .7:15
am to 4:10 pm- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &
Friday
... ... ...7:15
am-3:00 pm Thursdays |
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