In ISB's Elementary School, technology and information literacy are integrated into units of study and into everyday classroom lessons. Teachers and students have access to a library media lab and mobile laptop carts with wireless internet connection. Students and teachers utilize a wide array of software and digital peripherals, which complement our hardware resources. Skills are taught independently and are integrated into learning throughout each unit of study.
A Technology Learning Coach, and a Librarian provide a variety of teacher and student learning support with integration ideas, curricular links, resources, in-class support and specific professional development opportunities. This integrated model sees technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning, and not as a discrete subject to be taught once a cycle. Each Elementary School classroom is equipped with a surround sound system, a digital projector, a SMART Board and wireless Internet.
Our technology and information literacy model creates excitement amongst our students while giving them the skills that they need to help them achieve their academic potential.
ISB21 Technology and Information Literacy Standards
At ISB, students will become:
Effective Learners
Standard 1: Students use appropriate tools to efficiently gather, critically evaluate, and effectively use information to make informed decisions when solving problems.
Effective Communicators
Standard 2: Students use appropriate media to effectively communicate ideas, knowledge, and understanding to audiences ranging from local to global.
Effective Creators
Standard 3: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using appropriate technology.
Effective Collaborators
Standard 4: Students connect with peers and recognized experts to collaborate, develop their own understanding, contribute to the learning of others, and contribute to the global society using a variety of media and online communities.
Ethical Citizens
Standard 5: Students practice legal and ethical behavior with an understanding of cultural and societal issues related to technology and information.
