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  Digital Media &Technology

    Mrs. Smolinski, Instructor

 

Technology and Digital Media at Holy Name:

Smart Board interactive whiteboards in every class
Dedicated 25 computer PC lab
15 laptop computers
Wireless capabilities in every room
Handheld GPS systems
Lego Robotics
Electronic robotic cars
IPods
Digital video and still cameras
Mac computer and musical keyboard
Green Screen video production equipment

NCLB (No Child Left Behind) requirements state "that every student is technologically literate by the time the student finishes the eighth grade," and "that technology will be fully integrated into the curricula and instruction of the schools by December 31, 2006."  At Holy Name School, it has always been our focus to integrate technology into the curriculum and, thereby, enhance all classroom instruction.  We strive to infuse technology (computers, digital media, interactive media, etc.) and the possibilities it offers into the school day. 

During the 08-09 school year, the students will begin using IPods and green screen capabilities to share video and audio work. (Thanks to Best Buy for the equipment.)  Students will record informational podcasts and vidcasts in a variety of subject areas.

May 07 welcomed the addition of 2 new Little Tikes Explorer learning centers in the preschool classrooms.  The students now have a computer dedicated to preschool learning software.  They even have their own Little Tikes computer desks complete with Explorer keyboards and mice just the right size for little hands.

New during the 06-07 school year were Smart Boards for every classroom.  Every teacher has an interactive white board in their classroom.  Using this tool enables the teachers to preview Internet websites with their class.  They are able to show PowerPoint slideshows developed to enhance curriculum areas.

Grants from Best Buy and the Nebraska Educational Technology Association have provided Holy Name with GPS (Global Positioning System) software and hardware.  Using this equipment, the students will experience the world in terms of latitude and longitude.  The GPS devices also calculate area, distance, time and phases of the moon. 

A Weed and Seed grant purchased Lego Robotics kits.  These kits allow the students to program robots they build using computer software and beam those programs to the robots using infrared technology.

A grant from Best Buy purchased a multi-media computer station complete with DVD player and sound recording.  Coupled with a Mac computer system and musical keyboard, we now have the ability to create videos (DVD and VHS) with student created music.  What a great addition to our technology department!

Another grant from the Beaumont Foundation consists of a 15 laptop computer workstations, 3 digital cameras, laser printer and document projector.  This wireless cart will be used with our "Reminiscence Project."  This project pairs an 8th grader with a senior member of the community to share memories.  When not is use with the Reminiscence Project, the laptops will be available to any classroom wishing to work on the laptops/Internet in their classrooms.

All grades participate in the I-Safe program
where they learn safety tips and rules for Email and Internet.

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Kindergarten

Basic technology care and terminology

Drawing and Painting programs

How to logon to the WWW (Internet)

1^ST

Begin word processing

Begin using the WWW (Internet) to add to curriculum information

Continue using drawing programs to create graphs, visual reports, etc.

2^nd

Use of Word Processor to form sentences and paragraphs

Combine graphics with word processing for stories

Create simple graphs on a spreadsheet

Browse the WWW

Begin slide shows

3^rd

Format and manipulate text in slide shows and word processing to create simple reports.

Begin using publishing software

Begin finding specific information and graphics on the Internet

Begin simple CAD design

4^th

Begin keyboarding

Introduce database and spreadsheet

Begin integrating multiple technologies (word processing, database, spreadsheet, publishing software, video/audio casts, slide shows)

Continue simple CAD design

5^th

Create reports within subject areas using word processing, database, spreadsheet publishing software, Internet, video/audio casts, slide shows and CAD drawings.

Begin web page design

Review keyboarding

6^th

Create reports within subject areas using word processing, database, spreadsheet, publishing software, video/audio casts, slide shows, Internet and CAD drawings.

Web page design

Begin animated graphics

7^th

Create reports within subject areas using word processing, database, spreadsheet, publishing software, video/audio casts, slide shows, Internet and CAD drawings.

Write Web pages

Create and edit videos-provide video for parish auction

8^th

Apply knowledge of technology to all curriculum areas.  (using word processing, database, spreadsheet, publishing software, slide shows, Internet, video/audio casts, animated graphics and CAD drawings.)

Produce a written and video yearbook.

**Grades 4 through 8 will participate in a media literacy program funded by a grant from the Ritonya-Buscher scholarship program.