Ascension School
Chesterfield, MO
Technology
Computer Lab Schoolnotes Webpage
Computer Lab time!
Laptops being used in the classroom
Below is a brief description of the Technology Integration Plan:
The students use the computer to enhance their classroom activities. The computer is a tool and should be integrated into the classroom curriculum. The students will benefit from this. They challenge themselves, they have increased effort in their work, and their self-esteem and pride in their work has improved.
When planning around children's interests and the classroom curriculum, open-ended projects are used to facilitate their learning. The children take an active role in planning their projects by designing the pages for the project. Because of the high interest, the children do not want to leave the computer room!
Infrastructure:
10/100 Ethernet Network
High Speed T1 access to the Internet
Servers - Windows 2003 and Terminal/Server
All classrooms, offices, and library are connected to the network.
Closed circuit cable television system allows the students to watch the Monday Morning Video
Cable in the classroom
Platform--Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP
Software Applications--Office 2000/XP, 2003, Micro Worlds 2.0 (Logo Programming), Hyper Studio, Encarta, Children's Encyclopedia, World Book Encyclopedia, Accelerated Reader; Star Reading, Type to Learn 3.
Mobile Cart - Notebooks:
30 Dell Notebook computers on a mobile cart networked with wireless technology.
The mobile cart is available to all teachers to use with their curriculum when applicable.
Media cart - one wireless IBM Thinkpad and LCD projector
Classrooms:
Each classroom is equipped with a computer, scanner, and printer
The primary classrooms have multiple computers set up as a mini-lab
Each classroom has a television and VCR/DVD
Library:
The library is equipped with six computers, a scanner, and a laser printer.
The library is fully automated using the Follett Company library software. The on-line catalog is accessible from any computer on the school network. All library materials are bar-coded for automated circulation and inventory.
Computer Room:
The computer room is equipped with 18 computers, 2 printers, 1 scanner, and a LCD projector.
To assure individualized attention, Ascension splits each class in half. Half the class goes to Computer and the other half goes to Art for one semester and then switches after the semester break.