Technology Class

Our Computer Lab contains computers with Internet Access, a Scanner, Promethean ActivPanel, Color and Black and White Printers!

my students use ipads and chromebooks along with Google workspace for education apps and websites to learn, design and create!

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Classes  taught:  Technology: Grades PreK3-Grade 8   
Welcome to my webpage! I am the Technology Teacher and Technology Integrator for Visitation Academy. This is my 14th year at the school. I am a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and have over 25 years experience in education and computer technology. My past experience includes working as a computer trainer and network administrator for Panasonic and Equitable Life. Additionally, I taught computer engineering to elementary school students at the Gifted Child Society, was the Computer Teacher at Garfield Catholic Academy, and a private school in New York.
Aside from teaching our students, I work with our faculty on student projects, STEM and integrating Apps and technologies, such as eBooks, iPads, Chromebooks, SmartBoards, and Promethean Panels to enhance their curriculum.

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At Visitation Academy all students from Grades Pre-K3 through 8 receive formal technology instruction once a week. 

• All students practice keyboarding skills for the first 10 minutes of each session. Grades K-8 use Typing Club, to learn touch typing using the home row.
• Students in Grades PreK3 and PreK4 use iPads and Educational Apps to complete a variety of school-related and seasonal projects. 
• Students in Grades Kindergarten-5 visit the Computer Lab.
• Students in Grades 3-8  use Chromebooks and Google Workspace for Education Apps in every subject and class.
• Students learn internet research strategies and the importance of digital citizenship as they practice responsible use of technology.
• Students learn and practice coding/programming skills.
• Additionally, students will visit the Makerspace/Tech/Engineering Lab to work collaboratively, in small groups, using robotics, circuitry, a 3-D printer, iPads, Chromebooks and common materials to complete various STEM and programming design challenges.