Erik Tom, Technology DirectorJenny Donegan, Educational Technology Consultant
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State of Technology@
Stanbridge Academy
Bridging the Digital DividePhase I -
Technology Learning LabCurriculum and Digital
Resources
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Assessment
Initial Assessment of designated lab space. Lighting Layout Usability Current use as Learning Center
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Technology Learning Lab
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Technology Learning Lab
Interactive Whiteboard EasiTeach Curriculum
Document Camera Live demonstrations: Art, Science, Health and
Technology Reading Comprehension/audio-video clip
Document Scanning Stations Kurzweil software and scanner
Reading, study skill, and writing support software
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Technology Learning LabAssistive Technology
Assistive Technology workstation Document Scanning Stations
Kurzweil software and scannerReading, study skill, and writing support software
Specialized keyboard Large monitor
Word Prediction Don Johnston’s Co:Writer
Helps students write with correct grammar and spelling www.donjohnston.com/resources/cowriter_index.html
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Technology Learning LabTeacher Training and Support
Teacher collaboration~Integrating Technology across the curriculum, teachers work together in the lab. Spreadsheets Presentations Research and Writing
Teacher training workstation Editing web content Learning new technology Training station
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Technology Learning LabTechnology Curriculum
Core Technology Curriculum EasyTech from learning.com
Web based student access 24/7 Tracking of progress and individualized
Keyboarding Skill Development Specialized keyboard Online interactive lessons to increase practice time Unique keyboarding gloves to aid in learning home row
Technology Tools for Outcomes Based Projects iLife~Garage Band, iMovie, iPhoto, iWeb Adobe Premium~Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Dreamweaver Microsoft Office~Word, Excel and PowerPoint iWork~Pages, Numbers and Keynote
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Technology Learning LabTechnology Curriculum
Technology Courses 3-4~keyboarding, visual mapping, word processing
and computer fundamentals 5-6~keyboarding, visual mapping, computer
fundamentals,word processing, spreadsheet and presentation
7-8~keyboarding, graphic organizer, computer animation, digital video/audio and careers in technology
High School~keyboarding, graphic organizer, computer animation, web design, digital video/audio and careers in technology
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Classroom Technology
3~Laptop Carts for Check OutJunior High CartUpper L CartHigh School Cart
3~Projector Carts for Check OutProjector with laptop and speakers
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Writing Skills Improved student writing It is convenient for students to edit their
written work on word processors, which in turn improves the quality of their writing.
Tools and Assistive Technology Text to Speech Writing tools Keyboarding Word processing tools for editing
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Bookshare ~ Accessible Books
Bookshare~Accessible Books & Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities
* Bookshare™ is free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities. Student memberships are currently funded by an award from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). www.bookshare.org
Books not in Bookshare~they will scan it for you, see Kelly, Alex or Erik for more info.
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Thank you!