Bridging the Digital Divide with a Technology Learning Lab
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Stanbridge Academy
Bridging the Digital Divide
Phase I -
Technology Learning Lab
Curriculum and Digital Resources
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August 19, 2009
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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
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 Lab
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology workstation
Document Scanning Stations
Kurzweil software and scanner
Reading, 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 Lab
Teacher 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 Lab
Technology 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 Lab
Technology 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 Out
Junior High Cart
Upper L Cart
High School Cart
3~Projector Carts for Check Out
Projector 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.
* Easy-to-access course materials. Instructors can post the course material or important information on a course website, which means students can study at a time and location they prefer and can obtain the study material very quickly[22]
* Student motivation. Computer-based instruction can give instant feedback to students and explain correct answers. Moreover, computer is patient and non-judgmental, which can give the student motivation to continue learning. According to James Kulik, who studies effectiveness of computers used for instruction, students usually learn more in less time when receiving computer-based instruction and they like classes more and develop more positive attitudes toward computers in computer-based classes[23]
* Wide participation. Learning material can be used for long distance learning and are accessible[24]
* 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. According to some studies, the students are better at critiquing and editing written work that is exchanged over a computer network with students they know[22]
* Subjects made easier to learn. Many different types of educational software are designed and developed to help children or teenagers to learn specific subjects. Examples include pre-school software, computer simulators, and graphics software[23]
* A structure that is more amenable to measurement and improvement of outcomes.
* Easy-to-access course materials. Instructors can post the course material or important information on a course website, which means students can study at a time and location they prefer and can obtain the study material very quickly[22]
* Student motivation. Computer-based instruction can give instant feedback to students and explain correct answers. Moreover, computer is patient and non-judgmental, which can give the student motivation to continue learning. According to James Kulik, who studies effectiveness of computers used for instruction, students usually learn more in less time when receiving computer-based instruction and they like classes more and develop more positive attitudes toward computers in computer-based classes[23]
* Wide participation. Learning material can be used for long distance learning and are accessible[24]
* 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. According to some studies, the students are better at critiquing and editing written work that is exchanged over a computer network with students they know[22]
* Subjects made easier to learn. Many different types of educational software are designed and developed to help children or teenagers to learn specific subjects. Examples include pre-school software, computer simulators, and graphics software[23]
* A structure that is more amenable to measurement and improvement of outcomes.