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The Reed Union school District is committed
to providing up–to-date technology for students. This commitment
will provide each student the opportunity to gain the skills needed
to succeed in this century.
Reed Elementary School (K-2) is where
it all gets started. All
classrooms have at least 5 computers, all with internet and presentation
capabilities for instruction. Each classroom has a printer
and a digital camera, while sharing pod casting equipment, Proscopes,
DV camcorders and LDC projectors. Curriculum and technology
are woven together by combining instruction in the classroom with
coordinated lessons in our well-equipped Computer Lab. Even our youngest
students are pod casting! Each teacher maintains his/her website
which allows families a “bird’s eye view” of what
their children are doing in school. A credentialed Technology Facilitator
supports staff and students in their technology projects
The Bel Aire Elementary School (3-5) has a long standing reputation
for technology. It has won several county awards including the 1999 "Best
of the Web" as well as one of twelve schools in the nation recognized
for its outstanding technology program in 2001. The teachers
have developed a variety of ways to integrate technology within the
curriculum. Students in grade 5 have lap top carts in their
classrooms. Grades 3 and 4 are provided with a minimum of 6
computers per room, and have access to additional lap top carts.
The school is wireless, and a credentialed Technology Facilitator
supports staff and students in their technology projects. Additional
peripheral equipment including I-Pods, cameras, I-scopes, GPS systems,
robotics, etc. are used to enhance the instructional program. Students
are trained to serve on “Cybersquad” (trouble shooting
technology issues in the classroom); Multimedia Club” (creates
small videos of school events) and the Bel Aire TV Show.
Reed and Bel Aire Schools have 1 computer for every 1.7 students and
every classroom has internet access. Each of the school libraries has
multiple computers with internet access.
Del Mar Middle School (6-8) is a leader in technology in Marin County
and the Bay Area. The Millennial Classroom Project, which provides
a laptop for every 6th, 7th and 8th grade student, was implemented
in the fall of 2005. Students use their laptop at school as well as
at home. In addition to the software package installed on the student
laptops, online subscriptions are pervasive in enhancing and integrating
technology into the curricula. The entire school is equipped for wireless
internet access, inside and out. All classrooms are outfitted with
an LCD projector, television and VCR and at least one additional desktop
computer. The Computer Lab was replaced with a Cyber Lounge, a large,
flexible working environment that is used by both students and staff.
There are five eMacs, all with DVD burning capabilities, and peripherals
including digital cameras, scanners, DV camcorders and a laser printer.
The Library has five computers with internet access and four laser
printers. The library catalog and online databases are accessible from
the student laptops, at home or school.
The District technology curriculum has been designed to help students
attain the skills necessary for the future. Technology standards will
be approved by the Board in the spring 2006. The standards incorporate
touch typing, word-processing, databases, presentations, web page design
and digital video editing.
The District recognizes that it must commit to its' staff in order to achieve
high standards for students. The district has teamed up with Apple Computer to
bring together a staff development program for Technology Integration. The district
has also offered a laptop since 1999 for each teacher if they attend
a workshop devoted to technology integration in the classroom.
The Reed Union School District is committed to making the future happen
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