Technology

Incarnation School, long a leader in the use of technology, brought the vision of integrating technology into the curriculum in the early 90’s thus initiating a Technology 2000 plan. Today, Incarnation has a networked computer lab, computers in all classrooms, computer centers with 6 workstations in K - 5 classrooms, as well as the middle school math classroom. lnternet access is available to all networked computers and the teachers have developed various units of study using Internet sites to enhance learning.

Classroom teachers, immersed in using technology with their students, are the key to a successful program. Incarnation’s technology plan stresses staff development and technology support for their teachers. One-hundred percent of the faculty is computer literate and involve the use of technology in their classrooms on a regular basis. All teachers participate in 6 hours of on campus in service and/or attend a technology workshops or conferences annually. A technology component is included as one of the yearly goals in each teachers professional growth plan.

Incarnation’s vision of integrating technology into the curriculum as an enhancement to student learning and a source of effective skills for the 2lst century has come to fruition. Evidence of this can be found in every subject, in every classroom. The methodology in Grades K-5 has changed from large group instruction to small groups working in a learning center environment, which includes computer centers. The teacher’s role has changed dramatically from lecturer to guide and facilitator of learning. Extensive courseware covering a full year of objectives is used in all math, reading, and writing classes.

Whether it is creating a multimedia presentation or using courseware for instruction, technology is clearly infused into every part of the learning experience at lncarnation.