Syosset School District technology questionnaire
These are the replies from some districts to the Newsday questionnaire regarding the use of new technologies in their classrooms.
Some of the answers are elaborate, and have not been edited or reduced. Some districts did not answer the questions directly.
Technological Tools in the Classrooms
Mimios, Mounted Whiteboards and Projectors: (Grades K-12)
* Used for interactive lessons, games and student presentations on a whiteboard in all curriculum content areas across the grade levels
* Used for online math, accessing the textbook and problem of the day
* Used to show videos and clips aligned to enhance instruction Elmos and Projectors: (Grades K-12)
* Used for projecting visuals directly from books, and how to use specific parts of books
* Used for manipulative math lessons - demonstrations to teach math to children and children demonstrating in front of the class
* Used to demonstrate strategies and concepts in Language Arts, Science and Math Web 2.0 Tools: (Grades 6-12)
* Edmodo (Education Social Networking) - Secure website for students and teachers to interact and blog about daily reading assignments.
* Animoto (Online Video Production) -
* Digital Animation - Computer aided drawing program used to create still works of art as well as animated video pieces.
* "Storytelling Alice" - Used to create animated stories in English curriculum
* Podcasts - Students can access digital programs related to specific curriculum, and learn to create their own.
* Online Math Programs - Online textbooks and lessons used to provide interactive learning experiences.
* Google Voice - telecommunications tool used by high school World Language students and teachers
Digital Video Cameras: (Grades K-12)
* Used for video projects, presentations, field trips to support curriculum Virtual Tours: (Grades 6-8)
* Used in SS curriculum to provide experiences of historical sites students cannot physically visit.
Homework Online: (Grades 6-12)
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* students are able to access assignments online via Infinite Campus Scope-on-a-Rope: (Grade 1)
* Hand held video camera/ microscope used in Science/ Nanotechnology to support students' observation and research skills
Nintendo Wii Game System: (Grades 6-8)
* Interactive gaming system used in Physical Education classes Student Response System (Clickers): (Grades 6-12)
* An input device used in the classrooms that allows students to express their views in anonymity and allows teachers to download responses in order to assess student understanding.
* Promotes active learning by enhancing student engagement and encourages participation.
Closed Circuit TV: (Grades K-5)
* Used to broadcast morning announcements into the classrooms
* Used for broadcasting WTLC presentations into the classrooms
* Used to broadcast the grade 5 moving-up ceremony into the classrooms Videoconferencing (Grades 6-8)
* Used by middle school students to conference within school buildings in the district
Software Programs in the Classrooms (Grades K-12)
The following are computer based interactive programs used to support and enhance student learning and comprehension of curriculum:
Book Flix Brain Pop Castle Learning Photo Story Auto Sketch Photo Shop
Kurzweil Text to Speech Software Starry Night Solar System Software Vector Works - Drawing program Audio books
Innovations for the Coming Year
• Supporting enhanced use of interactive whiteboards according to research on their most effective uses
• Increase number and use of sets of student response devices - increase teacher training for use of the devices for assessment purposes and data-driven instruction, especially in ELA
• Add an additional flat panel TV and Wii game system to Gym
• Digital art shows/ portfolios in Art
• Increased blending of 21st century web tools with all curricular areas, particularly STEM education
• Implementation of interactive geography resources in Social Studies
• More podcasting
• Expansion of long distance learning
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• Interacting with Virtual classes such as NASA's educational programs
