Elementary Technology Education

Use of technology is among the areas most critical to the success of today’s schools. The importance of using this technology is realized at Winfield Elementary School. We maintain at least one computer in each classroom, and some have as many as four. In addition, we have a lab of 24 Dell computers. Our K-4th grade students benefit from a rich program of studies facilitated by the use of multimedia technology. Students also use technology to enhance their learning in core subject areas. Keyboarding, word processing, multimedia, Internet, technical reading and supplemental lessons are stressed in the lab. All students have an opportunity to come to the computer lab once every six days for a thirty minute instructional period. Students use Accelerated Reading, Accelerated Math, and other learning center resources in their classrooms.

Winfield Elementary Technology aids its students and teachers in becoming skilled and knowledgeable in the application of technology in the classroom as well as at home. Sufficient technological resources and training are provided for students and staff to effectively excel in the 21st century.

The purpose of the program is to build a community of understanding among students, faculty, administrators, and parents in our goal of using technology in the service of education. Every student has the opportunity to become competent in the use of technology to do work to solve problems. Students use computers in much the same ways as adults in the work force use them.

• To assist in word processing and desktop publishing.
• To help in data organization and analysis.
• To aid in drawing and graphic design tools.

Computers can help gather information quickly. Students conduct research through the use of interactive encyclopedias, atlases, and online book and video libraries. On-line access to the Internet allows students to communicate directly with other students and teachers and to access databases that were once unavailable. Our goal at Winfield Elementary is for students to think of technology as an everyday part of their lives.