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Gesu School has over 130 networked computers in classrooms and offices around the building. Additionally there are three carts of laptops which can be used in the upper grade classrooms for student learning. These are all able to be connected to the Internet. Computers are constantly being upgraded each year. Many classrooms now have their own printer and scanner too. We are diligently trying to increase the number of classroom computers to continually enhance the integration of technology into all curricular areas. All of the computers run on a Windows operating system. In addition to the computers, we have numerous software programs, color printers, laser printers, scanners, digital cameras and broadcasting equipment which provides for a daily morning news show produced by students. Each classroom also is equipped with a Smartboard and ceiling projector so that teachers can enhance their lessons with interactive projects and connect to website The Gerald J. Breen Family Media Labs are located on the 2nd floor of the school. The large lab holds 31 computers and it is the place where students work weekly to incorporate technology into their curriculum. The smaller lab holds 16 computers and is typically used for group assignments, special technical activities and multimedia presentations. Both students and faculty of Gesu will be busy in the Gerald J. Breen Family Media Labs again this year. Virtual field trips are planned. The Stock Market Club will begin again in the fall and students will learn to research, buy and sell their stocks online. They will use spreadsheets and graphs to track the progress of each team’s portfolio. The primary grades will learn the function and tools of computing. They practice math, spelling, and reading using software programs and Internet sites. Internet research skills are a focus for the elementary age students. The fourth and fifth graders learn keyboarding. Publishing, PowerPoint Presentations, Visual Mapping and Web Developing will begin in Junior High. These are a just a few of the major ways that children learn using technology at Gesu! In addition to student learning, the faculty will continue to attend technology in-services to help them learn more about FrontPage, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop, Kidspiration/Inspiration, computer maintenance and Internet use! Teachers are excited as they experience the power of technology through their use of United Streaming Video and BrainPop lessons. In the classroom, students use the computer to execute projects, access information, create multimedia programs, reinforce concepts, and communicate with people and places around the globe. Internet safety and proper netiquette are also covered in age-appropriate ways at every grade level. Students continue to learn how to use technology wisely and effectively. We do more at Gesu with technology than just present lessons and develop staff. We have computerized administrative offices and library. Our teachers and staff use technology to monitor attendance and our junior high students and their parents can track their grades electronically. We use e-mail to communicate with each other and parents. Technology literacy increases every day! | ||
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