Technology

Technology... Beyond the World Wide Web

Our emphasis is on the integration of technology into the curriculum. With differentiated instruction, students are able to successfully practice and master their technology skills in the classroom and lab. Through the use of digital photography, desktop publishing, digital movies, graphics, productivity tools, and  Internet research, our students are getting a jump-start on the technology skills necessary to careers and personal use requirements in a global 21st century. 

Curriculum Overview

The technology applications curriculum has four strands: foundation, information acquisition, work in solving problems, and communication. The efficient acquisition of information includes the identification of task requirements; the plan for using search strategies; and the use of technology to access, analyze, and evaluate the acquired information.  By using technology as a tool that supports the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create a solution, and evaluate the results. Students will communicate information in different formats and to diverse audiences.  A variety of technologies will by the students to help them analyze and evaluate the results.