Sweetwater Episcopal Academy

TECHNOLOGY at sea

The computer program at Sweetwater Episcopal Academy familiarizes students with the basic operation of a computer, it’s terminology, and its role as a resource tool for investigation, communication, and presentation. The computer activities relate to topics of study being taught in the regular classrooms. A hands– on curriculum based on age appropriate software, digital cameras, and Internet sources prepare students to function in a technology literate world. Teachers provide significant learning opportunities for using technology in a safe computing environment.

Classroom teachers schedule computer activities during open lab periods for their students to work on various projects that are integrated with what students are learning in the classroom.

Keyboarding instruction using a school networked keyboarding program begins in third grade and continues through fifth grade. Computer use is extended beyond the lab and into the regular classrooms through the use of twenty wireless laptop computers.

GOALS OF THE SEA COMPUTER CURRICULUM

To view computers as tools to analyze, investigate and communicate information in daily life.

To have a basic understanding of basic computer hardware, functions, and operations.

To introduce the keyboard and progressively develop and refine word processing skills.

To familiarize students with word processing, spreadsheets, and multimedia presentation software by integrating it with meaningful projects.

To develop an understanding of the ethical use of the internet as an investigative tool.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROGRAMS USED
Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 5

In addition to the internet, we use the following software programs to   integrate technology with the curriculum.

· BERNIE’S TYPING TRAVELS

· KID PIX 4

· KIDSPIRATION

· LET’S GO READ 1 & 2

· MATH MISSIONS 1 & 2

· MICROSOFT OFFICE 2003:

                Word

                Excel

                Power Point

                Publisher

· PRINTMASTER

wireless computer lab

Through the generosity of our SEA Parents’ Club and school funding, SEA has a portable lab consisting of 22 laptop Dell computers and a cart. These computers are available to all teachers on a reservation basis. They are used in the classrooms to complete research projects, explore web quests, and create multi-media projects.

Digital cameras are used by the 4th and 5th graders during Wheel classes and during computer lab projects. Teachers also have access to a variety of digital and video cameras as well as LCD Projectors coupled with state of the art wireless laptops. Thanks to our SEA Parents' Club two interactive, electronic SMARTboards and several Graphire Tablets were additions to our curriculum which will enhance lesson presentation and interactive learning in the classrooms.

Kodak digital cameras are used by 4th and 5th graders during wheel classes and computer lab projects. Digital projectors and a video camera are available for teacher use.

Mrs. Liz Herwig
Technology Coordinator

Mrs. Julia Miller
Network Administrator

Mrs. Leslie Titorenko
Computer Assistant

Updated: 07/30/2008