Check out the link below for a description of the Introduction to Computer Science course now offered at FHSA. This is an exciting learning opportunity for our students as they are introduced to Python, the development of simple apps for mobile devices, and the role of computer science in society.
Click here for PLTW Computer Science information. Last week, the final VDI labs were opened at FHSA to elementary and middle school students. VDI stands for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. This type of lab is new initiative in LRSD and FHSA is running six labs with this technology.
PLTW has been using these labs for 6th-8th grade classes. They will be using Inventor software and RobotC, as well as Learning.com and the myPLTW learning management system. The Information & Communication Technology class is also conducted in a VDI environment. Last week our elementary students participated in classes in the Elementary VDI lab. All students have access to a variety of educational resources in the labs, learn basic and advanced technology skills and use digital tools to support learning in all content areas. In addition to getting to learning classroom norms and procedures, 4th grade students in Gasper's Gadgets used the Smart Responders to assist in getting to know each other. Smart Responders interact with the Smartboard and allow all students the opportunity to share simultaneously as well as digitally. Congratulations Gadgets for rockin' our tech resources on the 1st day of school!
What a great beginning to our inaugural school year! It was wonderful to see all of our Eagle students, parents, grandparents and community members who joined us on this special day. In case you haven't already, install a QR code reader on your smartphone. As you could see from today many of our teachers shared survey information, class websites and contact information by QR code. Thanks to all of you for making this day such a success and for the many parents that completed our home technology survey. See you tomorrow!
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AuthorTechnology Integration Specialist-FHSA Archives
August 2015
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