Technology @ Navarro


  
Navarro Elementary takes pride in the hardware, software, and human resources that facilitate the learning process for our students. Cooperation between the faculty, staff, and students is the key to improving the technology skills that enhance the educational experience on our campus. Helpful Links for Teachers offers resources for educators.

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Hardware

  • There are 4 to 5 Internet connected computers and 1 printer in every classroom. 
  • The TAG room is equipped with 14 computers, 3 printers, and a digital projector. 
  • The library uses a circulaton software for checking out books. Students can access the card catalogue on 5 computers. There is one computer available with a CD Burner in every classroom.
  • Every grade level shares a digitial projector and computer on a mobil cart that can access the Internet and the school server. The teacher can present whole-group lessons in the classroom using all available resources 
  • The computer lab has 26 student computers and a teaching computer with a CD Burner attached to a digital projector. Every class is scheduled in the lab for 45 minutes every week.
  • There are 6 digital still cameras and 2 digital video cameras available for checkout.
  • Grades 2-5 share a set of Brainchild Learningunits that can be used for small group math and reading skills practice.
  • There are three carts equipped with digital projectors connected to wireless laptops available for checkout in the library.
  • Our whole campus has wireless connections. 


Software

  • Compass Learning offers a server-based curriculum with math, reading, language arts, writing, encyclopedias, and graphic organizer lessons for all grade levels.
  • Study Island is a web-based state assessment preparation program and standards based learning program for third, fourth, and fifth grade.
  • Other server-based software include- Type To Learn, Type To Learn3, Accelerated Reader, Wild West Math, Key Skills,  Heartsoft Library, Super Science Show, Keybo, and Sofo Virus Protection.
  • Each grade level has chosen curriclum based software that can be loaded on workstations in the classroom or the lab.
  • Microsoft Office 2003 is loaded on all the Windows XP computers and laptops. 


Human Resources

  • Navarro, as every campus in LISD,  has a Technology Integration Mentor. The TIM is responsible for training teachers, troublshooting hardware, loading software, supervising the computer lab, maintaining the web page, assisting in creating and implementing technology lessons, acquiring and loading software, and assisting the faculty and staff in any areas of technology implementation.
Helpful Links for Teachers

                 1.  Chapter 126. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills 
                              http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/index.html#teksbygrade
                 2.  SBEC Technology Applications Standards for Teachers (EC-Grade12) 
                              http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/standtest/standards/techapp.pdf
                 3.   Online Tutorials
                              http://www.learningelectric.com/
                 4.   I4C - Helping Techers Use the Internet Effectively 
                              http://www.internet4classrooms.com
                 5.   Language Arts and Math Power Point Lessons from Sam Houston State University
                              http://www.shsu.edu/~txcae/lessons.html
                 6.  Educator's Reference Desk 
                              http://www.eduref.org/
                 7. Texas STaR Chart
                             http://starchart.esc12.net/
                 8.  LISD Acceptable Use Policy
                              http://www.lockhartisd.org/tech/aup.pdf 
                9. Lesson Plan Websites
                             http://www.lessonplanspage.com/
                             http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/
                             http://www.eduref.org/
                             http://www.lessonplanz.com/ 
                10. Microsoft Office 2003 Tutorials
                             http://www.baycongroup.com/wlesson0.htm
                11.  Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
                             http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/
                12.  Educaton Pobcast Network
                            http://epnweb.org/index.ph
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Created by: T. Perry
Updated: 08/14/2006