VISION

Students and staff at The Hamptons School will be users of a wide variety

of technological tools which will integrate with and enhance learning

for present and future success.

BELIEFS

Students need to be technologically competent to be well prepared for the future

Technology use can be inherently enjoyable and motivate further student learning and can improve the quality of a student’s final product or presentation

Learning activities need to be examined to ascertain the appropriate use of technology.

Staff who support the use of technology will better facilitate its infusion into teaching and learning.

Staff development is important to support all staff in their evolving use of information and technology.

Technical support and maintenance are essential in order to maintain an integrated program.

GOALS

To meet the goal of the Alberta Program of Studies to enable our students to become:

capable information and communication technology users information seekers, analyzers and evaluators problem solvers and decision makers communicators and collaborators informed, responsible and contributing citizens

To use technology in a proper and ethical manner, appropriate to grade level

To facilitate the infusion of technology into school life, including curriculum, the library and school administration

Classroom Resources

Each classroom has a pod of computer workstations with access to both black and white, and color printing

All computers are networked to the school server and linked to the CBE wide area network

Wireless connectivity is available throughout the school

A portable lab of laptop computers is available for use in all classrooms

Every classroom has a wall mounted SMARTboard for daily use

Classrooms are equipped with listening centers linked to docking stations with both iPod and CD capability

Digital photography equipment and software is available in each classroom for use by students

Technology Outcomes

Students will be expected to meet the technology outcomes by the end ofGrade 3 as specified in the Alberta curriculum which is divided into three

components:

1. Foundational Operations, Knowledge and Concepts

2. Processes for Productivity

3. Communicating, Inquiring Decision Making and Problem Solving

For a complete list of general and specific outcomes please click on the following

Alberta Education Link:

http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/core/ict.aspx