Technology Corner

     Schweinfurt Middle School has a variety of technology resources that students use in labs and in classrooms.  Most of the online resources can be accessed at home as well.  

    Professional Technology Studies classes teach students keyboarding and how to use office and product designing applications.  Every classroom has workstations for students and teachers.  Every student is issued his or her own network account and email account.  Technology tools are considered "every day" tools.  Students use technology tools to complete class work and homework and to communicate with their teachers on a daily basis.  In classrooms students receive "just-in-time" technical training from staff and peers.  Participation in two after school homework-support activities with access to our technology resources is encouraged.

Information Center Lab		Internet Safety		Secure Online Research Websites
	Video Production Lab	In-house Chats & Blogs	Wireless notebooks - C.O.W.S.
Professional Technical Studies Lab	Keyboarding		Classroom workstations	Secure e-Mail for Students
	Jason Project	Web-based Activities	Intellectual Property Rights
Digital Cameras		SmartBoards		Professional Business  Applications
	Scanners, Digitizers	AlphaSmarts	Network Printers
Videos, CDs, DVDs		Calculators		Probeware
Art Production Lab	Podcasting		PCs and Macs	Web-based Assessments
"GarageBand"	Atomic Learning Tutorials	Math & Science Text-CDs		FitnessGram
	Multimedia Production		Secured Networks	Staff Support
Professional Creativity Applications		Distance Learning		Online Conferencing

        Students use our DODEA technology resources to enhance their learning.  Each year we do more with our technology.  This year we have  investigated  Technology and Information Literacy Skills for the 21st century.   Take this link to see how well technology is infused into our lessons and activities, extra events, and communication with parents and the community. 

Guiding Links

Our efforts have been guided by the International Society for Technology in Education  which developed the National Education Technology Standards adopted by DoDEA (I.S.T.E. - N.E.T.S.),  the DoDDS-Europe Technology Plan, and the "21st Century Skills" organization.

• International Society for Technology in Education (www.ISTE.org)  Organization of educational professionals providing  leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education. 

• National Education Technology Standards (N.E.T.S.) for Students  DoDEA Technology Standards adopted from ISTE.org. Teachers integrate technical resources and skills to meet these standards. 

• DoDDS-Europe Technology Plan Vision, Objectives, and Deployment strategy for DoDDS schools in Europe.  This plan has provided schools with the hardware and software, the network infrastructure that enables a 21st century education to proceed.

• 21st Century Skills  An organization of leaders in education, business and government policy makers which advocates infusing 21st century skills into education.