Instructional Goals

The instructional goals integrate the curriculum and technology in a student-centered classroom where the students are actively involved in the educational process.

1. Focus on basic, content, and higher-level thinking skills that accommodate a variety of learning styles and multiple intelligences.

2. Develop a core curriculum which would incorporate the essential skills needed to provide competent, life-long learners.

3. Access, organize, interpret and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

4. Engage children in ongoing learning activities (individual and teams) in order to stimulate computer proficiency.

5. Support children's exploring, communicating, thinking and problem-solving skills.

6. Expose children to complex, real-life issues incorporating project-based learning with a variety of technology.

7. Make technology available when the need arises so that children can integrate it into their learning.

8. Use technology to communicate effectively and creatively.  

9. Understand and participate in the democratic process where the children assume responsibility for their own actions.

10. Incorporate authentic assessment by both the learner and the teacher as an integral part of learning.

11. Engage in technological experiences not feasible with other tools.

Technology Philosophy

We believe that technology is a tool.  It is not an education in itself, and it does not and should not take the place of a well-trained professional teacher.  It can, however, motivate students and enhance the curriculum, and bring to the fingertips of every student a storehouse of research and information which expands student learning and strengthens teaching.