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 * Importance of Technology﻿ ** ** Title I and ARRA funding has allowed our school to purchase the most recent technology in education to enhance student achievement in the areas of reading and math. We want our students to be 21st century learners, and the most efficient way to achieve that goal is for the staff to become 21st century teachers. The teachers try to incorporate technology into lessons whenever possible, and students are given time everyday to work with computers. Our teachers do a wonderful job utilizing technology to better prepare students and to keep them actively engaged, as members of the digital age. **


 * Please visit the following websites to better understand what students are expected to learn about technology, and how they use it in all academinc areas: **
 * ** Technology CSOs for West Virginia Schools **
 * ** This PDF file lists what is expected from students in all grade levels by WV classroom teachers. **
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 * ** National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) **
 * ** This page outlines the standards for technology in education as defined by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Standards are listed for students, teachers and administrators. **
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 * Examples of Technology Use **


 * Below are examples of ways that students use technology in the classrooms of Glen Fork Elementary and Middle School. Please encourage your child to discuss these with your, or even demonstrate the ones available to you at home. **
 * ** Students have access to various programs that are embedded in the curriculum, and are designed to maximize student achievement. **
 * ** These include Odyssey, Acuity, Math Facts in a Flash, and Accelerated Reader. **
 * ** Students are able to use Microsoft Word frequently to create essays, stories, poems, etc. **
 * ** PowerPoint presentations are created by students or groups of students to present information on various topics. Teachers also use these as teaching tools. **
 * **Podcasts are used to enhance student presentations. Creating a podcast is a fairly simple process that will improve a basic presentation, when used appropriately. Students can download Audacity 1.2.6 from [|http://audacity.com] to get started.**
 * ** Wordles also serve as a presentation tool. Please visit [] to see examples. **
 * ** Many learning website can be access at home for students to practice the skills covered in their classroom. Many examples of these are located in the Reading and Math Resources page of this wiki. **