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Computer Studies
Computer studies begin in Pre-Kindergarten and continue throughout the Lower School. Students use Macintosh computers with a variety of software that supports the curriculum. Younger children, in Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade, work on the computer in their classrooms, under the guidance of teachers, peers, or parent volunteers.
The premise of the computer program at this age level is that exposure and experience build confidence and competence. The common themes of the computer programs are to promote problem-solving skills, to use content-specific multimedia CD-ROMs that accommodate different learning styles, to enrich and enhance grade-specific skills and concepts, to encourage creativity, and to provide an arena for children to express themselves.
Formal instruction in computer studies begins in the Third Grade. See curriculum to learn more about computer instruction in the Lower School.
Facilities
Computers are available throughout the Lower School, including two in every classroom. There are two computer laboratories on the Lower School campus. The Computer Classroom has 21 Intel Core duo Mac Mini computers for students and an interactive Smartboard for the teacher's use. This classroom is used for class projects. The Mac teaching laboratory has 12 Intel Core duo Mac Mini widescreen computers and a teaching station with an interactive Smartboard. and supports small group technology instruction.
In addition to these two computer laboratories, computers also are available in the Lower School Library, and in the Perkins building, where a mini laboratory is open to all students. The Perkins mini laboratory features five Intel Core duo Mac Minis. The computers in the Lower School Library are for students' research use, and are password-protected.
Various computer peripherals and software are available for teachers to incorporate into their lessons, including Smartboards, digital cameras for all teachers and six digital video cameras. All classrooms have their own color inkjet printers; laser printing options (including color) also are available via the school-wide network. |
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