First and second grade classes begin to use computers in their classrooms to reinforce other academic skills. The main focus at the primary level of education is Reading. Students read books from our library, their classroom, or from home. The computer then quizzes them over their comprehension using a multiple-choice test. The computer scores their quiz, and awards points based upon their performance and the book's difficulty.
Students also use computers for other learning activities.
Mrs. Stacia Clark's class just finished writing reports on animals. They used the online Encarta encyclopedia to research their animal and find important facts. Mrs. Sarah Robert's class closely followed the Presidential election on the Internet, and other research on President's Washington and Lincoln. Other teachers have used PowerPoint and other programs to make their lessons come to life. In order for students to use technology, their teachers have had to do a lot of learning also.