Technology & Blended Learning

Students at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School utilize technology in a variety of methods. We have a state-of-the-art computer lab allowing students to have weekly technology classes. Our focused technology curriculum, which begins in Kindergarten, emphasizes overall computer competency and teaches Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. All students have access to a computer; K-5 have Chromebooks and 6-8 have laptops. 
 
Teachers also create valuable data by doing weekly online testing in reading via their Wit & Wisdom program for grades K-5 and a web-based writing program for grades 6-8. In the classroom, iPads are utilized as well as portable PC labs.  
Technology is incorporated in our curriculum in the following ways:

• Blended Learning
• Weekly Computer Classes 
• Interactive TV's in the classrooms
• Elmo Digital Presenters
• Power Point presentations completed by  students
• Online Statewide Testing as well as NWEA
• Small group/Centers utilizing iPads
• Pioneers Press publication
• Powerschool and Canvas 

MEDIA CENTER

Our media center boasts a technology room with corporate grade video conferencing capabilities.  Students and staff can use Skype, Zoom, Teams and many other livestream platforms. It also can provide video access to worldwide facilities, which allows for real-time class instruction from prestigious locations, including the Smithsonian Institution, Ford’s Theater, and much more. Through this technology, students will have the opportunity to interact with missionaries around the globe, including interactive question and answer sessions with prominent leaders.

With a full-time media and IT specialist, our school offers:

• professional HD video recordings of events and presentations
• information feeds via screens throughout the school
• digital media presentations displayed in hallways and classrooms
• immediate technological support and sound system expertise

Students visit the Media Center once a week to browse and check out books from the library, which contains well over 10,000 books from many different genres.

Blended Learning combines the best of online learning with traditional teaching. Individualized instruction and progress monitoring via computer is translated into daily classroom instruction by the teacher. The student works at his or her own level through technology and web-based programs with a focus on reading and math. 

BLENDED LEARNING:

• Great for visual learners.
• Geared toward enhancing critical thinking skills.  
• Continually challenging every student at their own level.
• Interactive learning for every student at their particular level.
• Allows students to work at their own speed and ability level.
• Fosters length of time on task, therefore students learn to stay focused for longer periods of time.
• Cultivates reciprocal learning strategies:

1. Students apply classroom strategies to problem solve online learning lessons.
2. Online learning skills are being transferred to classroom learning.