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The
mission
of Scott Computer Technology Magnet is to provide each student with the
academic knowledge and social skills they need to be lifelong learners
and productive members of a culturally diverse society.
Belief
Statements
Because
Scott
Computer Technology Magnet
should incorporate the
principals of effective education, we believe:
- High
expectations of
self and others encourage student achievement.
- Students
learn best in
a safe and secure environment.
- All
students should
have access to a quality education.
- Students
learn through
innovative teaching, learning strategies, and authentic assessments.
- Students
should gain
skills to make informed decisions throughout their lives.
- Education
requires the
shared responsibility of students, parents, staff, and community
members.
Furthermore,
we believe:
- Technology
provides
opportunities for active, lifelong learning.
- Technology is a
communication tool that teaches the whole child and stimulates
intellectual
curiosity.
- Early
introduction to
advancing technologies develops a positive attitude and a flexible mind
set to
develop and accept change.
Our
Technology Goals
Students who complete
our program of
technology integration at the end
of their fifth grade year should:
- Use
keyboarding to
interact with the computer and its parts. They
will be able to access, retrieve, and share data
with others.
- Be able to set up
equipment, troubleshoot hardware and software, and use correct
terminology.
- Be
able to choose and
use appropriate technologies for problem solving.
- Be
able to use
word-processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphing software.
- Be
able to create
multimedia presentations using voice, video, and data.
- Understand
and use
technology-based and on-line information sources.
- Know
how to use
technology safely.
- Know
the legal and
ethical issues surrounding the use of technology.
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