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Technology is a focus of the always changing educational needs at Joy Christian School. Part of this process is continuing to expand our technology program on the Joy campus. We utilize the latest technologies, which provides an exciting and leading edge educational environment that enhances the total learning experience for all of our students. Our Notebook PC and Macintosh programs can lead to a more student centered approach to learning, where the teacher is not only the deliverer of knowledge but also a facilitator. Wired classrooms with the proper equipment such as Tablet PCs as well as Document Cameras connected to projectors allow for a complete package for teachers to engage the classroom.
Below are some of the ways technology is used in the classroom everyday at JCS.
Lower School
The use of notebook computer mobile labs allows for better computer access
and flexibility in the Lower School classrooms. The notebooks operate
in an environment that allows wireless access to the internet, through
a content filter, and internal network, giving the teachers and students
the freedom to work and learn using notebooks from any classroom. Technology
in the classroom makes learning more customizable for each student.
United Streaming from the Discover Channel enables interactive lessons
with presentations and online resources.
Tech Mentor Program:
Joy offers a tech mentor program to 3rd-8th grade students. This
program trains students how to use applications and how to hook-up equipment
in classrooms. Basically, the needs of the teachers drive what the mentor
program learns. The goal is to have students available to train teachers
either one-on-one, small group, or in a pair. We had our first group of
students work hard in the fall of ‘07. They learned how to use Inspiration,
brush-up on Microsoft Word, and Power Point. We held a teacher in-service
and the students trained 9 teachers. Research shows children learn faster
and more efficiently than adults. The students learn discipline and are
leaders in the classroom. Teachers find the mentors very helpful in day-to-day
activities. This program provides an excellent opportunity for students
whose gifts are in the area of technology.