Computers

Our Computer Lab contains Windows computers with Internet Access, Microsoft Office, a Scanner, Promethean ActivPanel, Color and Black and White Printers! 

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Due to the Coronovirus pandemic, I am visiting classrooms to provide instruction.
Students in Kindergarten-Grade 3 are using iPads
Students in Grades 4-8 are using their 1:1 issued Chromebook

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Classes  taught:  Computers Grades K-8   
Welcome to my webpage! I am the Computer Technology Teacher and Technology Integrator for Visitation Academy. This is my 12th year at the school. I am a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and have over 25 years experience in education and computer technology. My past experience includes working as a computer trainer and network administrator for Panasonic and Equitable Life. Additionally, I taught computer engineering to elementary school students at the Gifted Child Society, was the Computer Teacher at Garfield Catholic Academy, and a private school in New York.
My students will use Computers and Microsoft Office, the Internet, iPads, Chromebooks, Promethean ActivPanel and  G-Suite for Education to complete many school and holiday-related projects. I continue to work with our faculty on student projects, STEM and integrating Apps and technologies, such as iPads, SmartBoards, Promethean Panels and Chromebooks to enhance their curriculum.
 

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At Visitation Academy all students from Grades K through 8 receive formal computer and technology instruction once a week for a period of 45 minutes. 

• All students practice keyboarding skills for the first 10 minutes of each session. Grades K-8 use Typing Club, the Chrome App to learn touch typing using the home row.
• Students in Grades K-3 use iPads and Educational Apps to complete variety of school related and seasonal projects. 
• Students in Grades 4-8  use Chromebooks and G-Suite for Education.
• All students learn research strategies on the Internet and also learn responsible use of technology.
• All students learn and practice computer programming skills.
• Additionally, students will visit the Makerspace to work collaboratively, in small groups, using robotics, circuitry, a 3-D printer, iPads, Chromebooks and common materials to complete various STEM and programming design challenges.