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
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There are 4 to 5 Internet connected computers and
1 printer in every classroom.
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The TAG room is equipped with 14 computers, 3 printers,
and a digital projector.
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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.
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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
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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.
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There are 6 digital still cameras and 2 digital video
cameras available for checkout.
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Grades 2-5 share a set of Brainchild Learningunits
that can be used for small group math and reading skills practice.
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There are three carts equipped with digital projectors
connected to wireless laptops available for checkout in the library.
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Our whole campus has wireless connections.
Software
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Compass Learning offers
a server-based curriculum with math, reading, language arts, writing, encyclopedias,
and graphic organizer lessons for all grade levels.
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Study Island is a web-based state assessment
preparation program and standards based learning program for third, fourth,
and fifth grade.
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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.
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Each grade level has chosen curriclum based software
that can be loaded on workstations in the classroom or the lab.
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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 Podcast Network
http://epnweb.org/index.ph
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