Technology
Springwood has developed a specific and unique plan for instructional
technology. The primary goal is to use technology to enhance the educational
experience for all students attending Springwood. This vision includes
providing the latest in classroom technology such as interactive Promethean
Boards in all K4 through eighth grade classrooms, one computer lab in each
building on campus, and wireless tablet computers for each teacher. Teachers
have a wealth of new instructional material obtained by downloading digital
videos and accessing informative internet sites. In addition, educational
software in math and reading are available to teachers and students in
each computer lab.
In ninth through twelfth grade, Springwood has set the bar in technology
integration. In August, 2008 every high school student at Springwood received
a brand new Lenovo Tablet computer and began learning to utilize this powerful
tool on a daily basis, both at school and home, as part of their academic
program of studies at the school.
Many high school textbooks are available as online subscriptions or in
electronic format, helping eliminate the need for students to carry heavy
backpacks. All high school students and teachers have 24/7 access to an
entire world of educational content and are able to exchange assignments
research projects, and e-mails about their classes.
Teachers can utilize specially designed software to direct classroom instruction
and are able to restrict student access to undesirable sites while still
directing them to sites that are relevant for a particulars day's coursework.
Teachers can communicate with a single student or the whole class. Course
materials and assignments are shared electronically, and, all the while,
students will be gleaning essential skills for college and beyond.