Now, since people are always in the lounge together, they are more willing to use it since they will have help if they need it. Also, when we are sitting around talking, if we bring up using technology or cool web sites, we can show what we're talking about or how to do something. We have a Technology Committee which consists of about 6 teachers, the principal and the technology aide. It meets in the beginning of the year to plan the lab schedule and choose STARs. We also meet when necessary to solve any problems that occur and when we need to purchase additional materials.
STARs are upper grade students who have good computer skills.
Two STARs are assigned to each primary classroom and 1 STAR is assigned to every upper grade classroom. The STARs only work once a week at their assigned classroom's time period in the lab. They assist the technology aide and the students with their questions. It has also provided many kids who aren't always academically successful with another way to excel. Our Technology Aide was hired at the end of the last school year.