Sneak Peek
Enjoy this sneak peek of our upcoming music concert! We hope that you can come even if you do not have a 4th or 5th grader. The first video highlights our students using green screen technology! At the concert, you'll also see student created digital back-drops such as the second example below. It is truly going to be amazing. We hope to see you on Wednesday Night starting at 6:30pm!
Reminder about the iLab...
Students continue to master learning targets through creative technology! Make sure you ask your student about his/her time in the iLab. Below, you see examples of student work completed in the iLab. Have your student take a look to see if it is his or hers! We are so proud to showcase the integration of technology, literacy, and science or social studies.
What’s in the iLab?
Through the generous donation from the PTO, the iLab is equipped with 14 new iPad2s and cases for protection. Through District 96 funds, we have added 10 laptop computers and 9 iPod Touches. Students will also be using an LCD projector complete with an interactive whiteboard. We also have access to various cameras for still and video images. We have added a green screen! The iLab is located in the center of the building, in front of the Learning Resource Center, also known as the former computer lab.
How will the ilab be used?
Mrs. Angel (Information Communication Technology Literacy Director) and Mr. Hanrahan (Technology Integration Specialist) are working in tandem to enhance our students’ learning through this experience. Both are familiar with each grade levels’ targets that are being instructed in literacy, science, and social studies. Mrs. Angel works with these targets during Learning Resource instruction. During this time, she provides a heavy emphasis on navigating informational text integrating science and social studies targets, research, and project creation for communication purposes. Using various technologies, students begin work with Mrs. Angel and then continue this workshop during their time in the iLab, which can also expand to the classroom. Mr. Hanrahan provides creative support to teachers in implementing this technology in classrooms. Ask your child about having worked with Mr. Hanrahan.
All in all, the students will spend this time each work acquiring 21st Century Learning Skills and continue a rigorous acquisition of science and social studies targets. The iLab is also a space that classroom teachers can bring students to work. Further, all of this technology is available for teachers to check-out to use in the classroom as a tool as well. Continue to ask your student about using these tools as the school year continues.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Kathy Angel, Bob Hanrahan or me (Katie Schneider)!
