Teacher Coaching in the Classroom and Technology Integration is KEY in technology progression at Grace Academy!
Grace Academy implements the unique “Teacher coaching” model within the classroom environment which allows teachers to receive on-going training while the students are learning at the same time. This model has greatly advanced student and teacher knowledge as well as confidence in knowing how to use and integrate technology within the classroom efficiently.
We are emphasizing the following within our technology program:
- Utilizing three SMARTBoard labs that are used by all grade levels K3-12. This interactive whiteboard is transforming learning in our school.
- Integrating the Senteo Response Clicker Systems and the Airliners paired with the interactive Smartboards allows teachers to offer differentiated instruction within the classroom, meeting all learners’ needs.
- Incorporating Blended Schools into the curriculum at Grace Academy. Students are taking online distance learning classes and teachers are using this resource for additional supplemental resources to integrate into their curriculum lessons.
- Using two Computers on Wheel carts, totally 40 laptops, to complete internet research, word processing and PowerPoint projects within the classrooms.
- Learning how to podcast and vodcast activities within the classroom allowing for opportunities to address higher level thinking skills.
- Communicating with parents through Edline software to provide access to grades and other classroom announcements and links.
- Providing a safe environment for internet searching through a filtering program, allowing for our students to be protected from inappropriate information on the internet.
- Providing computer training to elementary students through weekly classes that use internet websites and software programs to help reinforce skills in the classroom with basic computer skills.