Interactive smartboards are found in several classrooms.

By CATHY STONE

Principal

Students at Kincheloe Elementary use technology daily to learn and practice a

variety of skills and concepts. In our computer lab students can research topics

related to classroom study, create presentations and practice skills.

We use our computer lab for pretesting, practice, post-testing and even for re-teaching

a concept.

Students use specific programs to improve reading comprehension, reading fluency, math computation and problem-solving skills.

Students can move through these programs at their own pace and teachers can monitor the

progress of each student. Our computer labs are used before school, throughout

the school day and after school for students.

Several of our classrooms are equipped with interactive smart boards. A

smart board is a part of a system that allows it to be used like a touch screen.

A computer and a projector are linked to the smart board and allow viewing of

demonstrations, instruction and reinforcement of skills with interactive games.

A range of activities that span all subject areas and topics allow for higher student

engagement.

When the computer lab is already in use, our students are able to access

wireless iPads. Students use these hand-held devices in classrooms. They use

them to make presentations, practice skills and research topics.

With internet capabilities, students access many of the same programs that are available in the computer lab.

The iPad is so simple to use that even our youngest learners can

use them with ease. Our older students are able to assist our younger students

when they learn to use the iPad and access new applications.

Use of this technology has changed classroom instruction.

Our teachers are able to choose the best type of instruction and practice and our students are able to be highly engaged in their learning.