Greg Veal, Director of Technology for the district and a former classroom teacher himself, believes that computers are a powerful teaching tool when supported by great software, dependable hardware, and timely training for staff and students. Mr. Veal's outlook is shared by Peters Colony's administrators and staff. Thirty of these are located in a centralized computer lab in which lessons taught by direct instruction are further reinforced by interactive reading and math lessons provided by Jostens Learning Corporation software. 3rd and 4th grade students are taught keyboarding skills so very necessary to being able to fully utilize the computer applications available on campus. Basic word processing and file storage to floppy are also taught in the lab beginning in 3rd grade.
All computers are internet-capable and students are protected by excellent filtering software.
Peter's Colony is very proud that it was one of the first elementary campuses in LISD to implement the Accelerated Reader program, overseen by our wonderful school Librarian. Our flexible access library program offers opportunities for checking out books every day of the week, as well as time for research and tutoring. Students have access to three reference computer stations, three of which have Intenet access through the Lewisville ISD Home Page. The librarian coordinates the Accelerated Reader program for first through fifth grades to encourage students to read more and to choose a variety of books. Parent volunteers are actively involved in helping students participate successfully.