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Kindergarten students through third-graders spend time
in our well-equipped elementary computer lab on a weekly
basis. They are introduced to the basics and given
purposeful and challenging assignments that support and
enhance grade-level curriculum objectives. Students also
have their first experience with learning proper
techniques for keyboarding and discover how to create
PowerPoint presentations. As a result of building bond
dollars, teachers have the use of smart board technology
to teach more effectively.
Starting the 2009/2010 school year, two new classroom
sets of mini-laptop/tablets will be available to all 4th
and 5th grade students. Teachers integrate lessons
across the curriculum on a daily basis. On-line
programs have been purchased to help students
develop
their skills specifically related to the state’s current
benchmarks on the MEAP test. Students hone their
presentation skills and present what they have learned
using a multitude of media
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Sixth through eighth grade students have access to a
wide range of technologies including a middle-school
computer lab where teachers plan computer activities on
a regular basis. Many instructors are now using on-line
testing techniques that give students immediate feedback
on their test questions. Also, students are able to
access their grades, assignments and resource materials
on-line
In addition,
each middle school and high school classroom is equipped
with smart board technology allowing teachers and
students to have the ability to view VCR/DVD/TV as well
as computer internet, streaming videos and a
sophisticated document camera. This new technology was
included with the bond proposal
Technology and computers are
not limited to academic classes. Our special education
instructors utilize special needs software that help
students with learning challenges, understand their
assignments and make their experience in the regular
classrooms more effective. Our art program includes
using painting, drawing and other graphic programs
including Adobe PhotoShop that introduce our students to
a wider range of artistic expression. The 2009/2010
school year also marks the creation of a new art studio
computer lab paid for through funds raised by the
building bond. Onekama has a computer enhanced piano
keyboarding program/lab that is used in both the
elementary and high school music programs. Included in
our industrial arts program is a computer aided drafting
program in addition to Google SketchUp where students
locally learn this valuable skill. In addition, our
Spanish program utilizes language programs that help
make instruction more valuable
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