Technology

At McGinnis Woods we strive to provide students and staff with excellent technology resources to use in the classrooms. Our students from PreK through 8th grade receive weekly instruction in technology featuring interactive software, activities and enrichment.

• We have over 55 Internet accessible computers for student use on campus
• T-1 internet connectivity
• WiFi throughout the elementary/middle grades building
• A fully equipped computer lab
• Installed Interactive whiteboards and portable boards
• In-house broadcast system throughout the elementary/middle grades building
• Broadcasting opportunities for all students, including production and Broadcast Club
• Two wireless laptop labs
• Computerized card catalogued library
• Each classroom has two computers for student and teacher use

NEW IN 2009-10

Lego Robotics Program

McGinnis Woods has added Educational Lego Robotics to our curriculum for the 2009-10 school year. This was made possible through the tireless efforts of our Parent Association. The Lego site describes the program as:

“Building and designing solutions with tailor-made educational LEGO sets takes curriculum-based skills, such as mathematics, science, and technology, to a higher level. Activities that are based on construction and problem solving allow children to learn not only by listening, reading, or writing but also by using their body-kinesthetic and spatial intelligence, which increases their ability to understand.
Center activities are designed to encourage children to exercise concentration, perseverance, and independence and to enhance their social and emotional skills as they learn to cooperate with others.”