Technology Class

Mrs. James Peppel
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Hello, my name is James Peppel. I have been in the tech field for over 25 years. I began my tech journey working for my friend's company running network wire for offices in New York City. I have had a love for computers since I can remember. I begged my mother to get me one when I was a young child and when she was able to, I immediately took it apart and put it back together. I was instantly hooked. Tech has always been a passion of mine. Learning new things and tinkering with old has always felt like a hobby to me. I was always told, “If you get paid for your hobby, you never work a day in your life”. That has always resonated with me. Growing up I was sponsored for video gaming and choreographed gaming tournaments along the eastern seaboard. Once that chapter in my life was over, I began working within school districts doing technology and helping out teachers and staff. Working with Education Tech Pros has been an absolute blessing. They have helped me and my family out in more ways than one. Working as a Systems Administrator and Technology Science Teacher has always been a dream that they have made come true. The knowledge they have assisted me with has been invaluable in the progression of my life. I will forever be in debt to them.

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

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

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.