Aptos Middle School
Paul Marcoux, Principal - marcouxp@sfusd.edu
Doug Dent, Assistant Principal - dentj@sfusd.edu
Amira Aweti, Computer Technology Teacher - awetia@sfusd.edu
Tony Payne, IRF - paynec1@sfusd.edu
John Hays, Math/Science - j1hays@earthlink.net
Roxane Martin, Library Media - rmartin47@gmail.com
Melissa Neves, Social Studies - blisssf@hotmail.com
Organization
Lab 335 - 5 periods a day computer classes - Introduction to Computers (6th, 7th, and 8th grade)
2 periods a day Successmaker (6th, 7th, and 8th grade)
Lab 318 - 7 periods of Successmaker (6th, 7th, and 8th grade) are scheduled in advance to provide access to targeted groups of students
Laptops and LCD projectors - one for every pair of teachers in all grade levels
There is an acceptable use policy in force; guidelines are posted in each lab.
Teachers using the lab have recieved specific training in lab use and the software programs they use with their classes.
Leadership and Accountability
Lab 335 - Ms. Aweti, Computer Technology Teacher
Lab 318 - Mr. Payne, IRF
Mr Dent, Assistant Principal, is the main site contact for the IT department
Maintenance and Security
Both labs are double locked and the number of keys is limited. Laptops and LCD projectors all have cable locks that are locked to computer carts.
Problems are handled by filing blue form requests to the District.
Accessibility for All
Teachers are provided lab time when available to create presentations for their use with their laptops in their classroom. When available, labs are used by whole classes for special purposes (PowerPoint presentations, etc.). Student's use is limited due to lack of computers.
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For more information:
Strategies for Managing School Computer Labs and Classroom Computers
by Wesley Fryer
http://www.wtvi.com/teks/labstrategies/
Aptos_Lesson Plan.pdf
Aptos_ReflectionQuestions.pdf
Comments (8)
Anonymous said
at 12:29 pm on May 21, 2008
very useful "nut and bolts project that could be duplicated.
Margaret said
at 12:31 pm on May 21, 2008
I like how the students get to present their report in a different way. I can imagine how motivated the students were to use the i movie.
Anonymous said
at 12:31 pm on May 21, 2008
Good job, no GREAT JOB!
Really though, it seems like it worked well (sans the grandmother's misunderstanding of both the assignment and the nature of homework!).
Congratulations!
Anonymous said
at 12:36 pm on May 21, 2008
This seems like a great lesson and I wonder what modifications you would make at a school whose students have not yet crossed the digital divide. That is, with only two class computers, how do you conduct a research activity like this for 100+ kids who don't have technology at home? NICE WORK
Anonymous said
at 1:16 pm on May 21, 2008
I think PowerPoint is one of the best tools for students to tell a story or give a report. It is relatively easy to use and has many visual effects that students enjoy working with
Kristy Lyn Erickson-Vannelli said
at 1:17 pm on May 21, 2008
The lesson on power point presentations is ready to use! It seems like a fun way to get students to really show what they've learned.
vmbarth@... said
at 1:18 pm on May 21, 2008
Very impressive lesson and presentation. I'd love to adapt this lesson for my school, but first I'll need to learn how to use iMovie.
Anonymous said
at 1:21 pm on May 21, 2008
I can't wait to learn PowerPoint myself so I can replicate this lesson
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