Technology is everywhere
around us. Now it is even in our schools. Our children will have many
opportunities that many of us have only dreamed of. Technology allows
them to open many doors that may have otherwise been slammed shut
without it. Today, our children need and will have the "Technological
Edge".
3 computers in almost every
classroom provides constant technological access.
Computer student-assessment
by all of Dowdell's staff which allows teachers to keep grades
current and accurate.
The school-wide network
allows students to work on one/same project from any
classroom.
Internet access allows
teachers and students to obtain educational information from
anywhere around the world, at anytime.
School E-mail allows
communication with parent and teacher to be virtually
continous.
Remedial/Computer programs
such as Accelerated Reader, Hyperstudio, Student Writing Center,
and Skillsbank allow students to have other performance options -
going beyond pencil and paper.
Our Media Center houses
most periodicals on computers for easy reference and
printing.
A computer lab of 30
computers allows an entire class to work on technology
projects.
All teachers use
computerized assessments of children which keeps student records
current, accurate, and instantaneous.