St. Joseph School Technology Page

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Read our State approved technology plan!		See some of our technology projects!
What are our technology goals?		Our collaborative projects!

Our computer lab boasts 21 IBM workstations running Windows XP Pro connected to a new Windows 2003 server. Students use Microsoft 2007 Office tools.
We have high speed cable Internet access and a digital projection unit allowing us the mobility to bring technology based lessons into the classroom. Students use webcams, digital cameras, scanners, and video cameras. SMART Boards are permanently mounted in the computer lab and in the classrooms for Grades 4, 6, 7 and 8. A portable SMART Board is available for all other classes.

Students in Grades K-8 receive weekly formal computer lessons and are assigned projects focused on keyboarding, word-processing, multimedia, using spreadsheets, Internet safety and searching skills, accessing, evaluating and organizing data and, creating electronic presentations. We explore digital storytelling, photo and video editing, and Web 2.0 tools. Open computer lab time is available daily.

The teachers and Technology Coordinator work as a team to integrate technology into lessons to support and enhance the students' learning.

See some of our projects!

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Our Technology Goals

St. Joseph Parish School Technology Goals are written to align with both the Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS) and the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
Grades K-2 Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8

Gain familiarity with computers and software in general Explore the possibilities technology offers Use technology as a tool to produce

Understand the role computers play in students' lives Understand the role computers play in society Understand the role computers play in today's global community

Recognize the need to acquire and organize data Learn how to acquire and organize data Learn how to acquire and organize data

Learn to use technology in a self-directed manner Learn to use technology in a self-directed manner Learn to use technology in a self-directed manner

St. Joseph Parish School Technology Goals are written to align with both the *Michigan Educational Technology Standard*s (METS) and the *National Educational Technology Standards* (NETS)
Grades K-2	Grades 3-5	Grades 6-8
Gain familiarity with computers and software in general	Explore the possibilities technology offers	Use technology as a tool to produce
Understand the role computers play in students' lives	Understand the role computers play in society	Understand the role computers play in today's global community
Recognize the need to acquire and organize data	Learn how to acquire and organize data	Learn how to acquire and organize data
Learn to use technology in a self-directed manner	Learn to use technology in a self-directed manner	Learn to use technology in a self-directed manner

Our Collaborative Projects

...we're making the world a smaller place.

Be sure to check back for our most recent project!

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