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!