We view technology as a tool to help students reach their academic goals. Technology gives students opportunities to explore their creativity and express and share their creations with others, as well as develop critical thinking skills. We use the power of technology to help shape the next generation of informed, engaged, and caring citizens.

Digital Citizenship

We embrace the concept of digital citizenship as explained by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): Digital citizens are learners who use their technology-driven powers conscientiously and with empathy to help make the world a better place.
 

How Our Students Use Technology

Every classroom is equipped with an interactive touchscreen panel and document camera. PreK-3 through fifth grade has iPads or Chromebooks for student use. Teachers use these devices to enhance their instruction and guide students in applications that are extensions of the classroom curriculum.

In middle school, each student is issued a Chromebook for use throughout the school year. Students use them to complete and turn in assignments, do research, communicate, keep track of their grades and create unique digital content.

All Chromebooks are managed by the school Google Administrator. Google admin sets up safety parameters and blocks and allows certain services and sites. Whether on Chromebooks or not, any time a student logs in to his or her Google account, the online activity is monitored by GoGuardian, an online student safety service (which is also in compliance with all federal laws and regulations concerning student privacy and safety). Alerts are issued if a student accesses unsafe or inappropriate information.

In addition to classroom technology use, all students attend a technology class, where they learn various digital skills including keyboarding, how to use productivity tools, create unique digital products (music, art, digital storytelling, photo and video production). From the youngest age, students are introduced to computer science principles and computational thinking. All grade levels are involved in coding and using and programming robots.

We follow the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) standards and well as ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Student Standards.