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At Desert Trails Elementary School (DTES), technology is a priority as we understand today’s digital students. Our goal is to reach all students through the integration of technology tools across the curriculum. Strong active student participation is key at Desert Trails.Technology tools currently in practiceEvery classroom at DTES is equipped with a Smart Board; an interactive, electronic whiteboard which enhances student engagement, instruction and learning. The SMART Notebook software makes it possible for teachers to create content rich, dynamic lessons which address specific student skills. The Class Participation System, or “clicker”, is being tested in two of our DTES classrooms this school year. This handheld gadget looks and works like a remote control. Each student has one and uses it to respond to classroom polls and quizzes independently. Using a special receiver attached to his/her laptop, the teacher is able to gather these student responses, display them for instant feedback and class discussion, and then adjust the curriculum appropriately. At DTES, each grade level has a digital camera and a digital camcorder. Each teacher also has his/her own memory card. In the classroom our students regularly see and participate in podcasting, iMovies, and digital storytelling. Desert Trails’ unique, ground-breaking partnership with iTUNES allows our staff and student to soar to new heights in technology. Our focus is to equip our students today with technology tools for tomorrow.
Did you know? The Paradise Valley Unified School District has the highest computer-to-student ratio (3:1) of any school in the state? Every PVUSD classroom is equipped with a multimedia cart (a wireless laptop computer, LCD projector, document camera, and audio speaker, housed on a mobile cart) and teachers have access to more than 400 software titles available ranging from business and multimedia to curriculum support.
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