Technology
Elmwood School has long embraced the use of new technologies as enhanced teaching tools—evidenced by our 1:1 laptop program and SMART boards. Increasingly, our learning environment mirrors students’ lives and their futures—one that seamlessly integrates today’s digital tools, accommodates a mobile lifestyle, and encourages collaboration and teamwork in physical and virtual spaces.
Research shows that successful implementation of innovative technology improves students’ academic performance, motivation, attitude and interest. By combining this with other best practices, Elmwood’s 21st century curriculum is student directed, project based, rigorous, relevant and specifically designed to prepare students for life and work beyond the classroom.
Junior School Technology Program
Information Studies is taught in the Junior School from Junior Kindergarten through to Grade Five. At the Primary/Junior level, students are engaged in learning the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes that they need for academic success. Students use the latest technology tools to master reading, writing, and reasoning fundamentals, and develop research and communication skills.
Middle School Technology Program
The Middle School Technology programme expands and builds upon the skills taught in the Junior School programme. The overall aim is to promote effective, informed and appropriate communication by the students. The two main skills developed at this level are collaboration and creativity.
Senior School Technology Program
All Senior School students take part in our 1:1 MacBook program. Laptop usage is integrated into all classes and students are encouraged to use digital tools to enhance their learning.
Students work with concepts of digital imaging, graphic and web design and the science behind different forms of communication technology. Many of the projects involve group-based activities that require individual problem-solving and critical thinking as well as the sharing of ideas, creativity and expertise. Project management skills and tips are constantly reinforced.
For more information on our 1:1 MacBook program, please click here.
