boards, as well as laptops. These techniques access to interactive white classroom kids will have Similarly, within the learning methods. will experience game based access to the internet, and

have teaching. In the lab students will

As we begin the new school year, we also take on new standards for our school. Our teachers will continue to educate students through close observations and a one-to-one standard. However, this year we aim to offer students more hands on techniques to learning. This will offer them more experience and allow them to better connect the information to the real world. Furthermore, they will also incorporate our new technology lab into their

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HandsOn LearningBy: Hannah Sabal

This year, rather than solely focusing on technology, we have decided to incorporate both hands on learning and technology into our school philosophy.

Our new laboratory will offer students opportunities to explore and experience the internet and various computer programs. These techniques will offer children more knowledge of gadgets in the current time and how to use them. Furthermore, our classrooms have updated the technology offered for student use. The addition of interactive white boards, and individual

Teachers incorporate hands on learning to ensure student comprehension.

laptops will allow students more experience at their own pace.

Our school has adopted the theories of game based learning to educate our students. The simulations offered through game programs will allow students to make connections between the real world and the content being taught. Teachers will also bring in examples of the content being taught for students to explore and investigate first hand.

These techniques will offer more opportunities for each individual student to learn all the content to the best of their

District 25 aims to be a safe, interactive district for both students and parents. Parent involvement is very important to us, as well as the kid’s educational growth. We strive to ensure a safe and proactive learning environment to surround the kids with. This will ensure an enjoyable educational experience for students as well as begin a thirst for knowledge in their hearts. Our teachers educate students on material from a set curriculum, and ensure that students have grasped all concepts through thorough observation and assessment. Our staff is trained to teach in a variety of ways to ensure each individual student learns all the material to be applied to the real world. Furthermore, teachers prohibit any acts of discrimination inside or outside the classroom. District 25 has continued to assist children grow and develop their education through interactive methods of teaching and a district centered around parent involvement.

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