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Oak Hill Elementary
School's technology infrastructure allows for technology to
be an integral part of the instructional program. The school
is equipped with three student computers in each
classroom and has a computer lab with 36 computer stations.
The networked computers allow students to use software
applications that are geared to their individual strengths
and weaknesses. Oak Hill currently maintains 254
modern instructional computers, giving a student-to-computer
ratio of 2.9 students per
computer.
All classroom and lab
computers are networked. They
currently run Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2007, and other
applications which teachers and staff can use to perform
instructional and administrative tasks. In addition, Oak
Hill's teachers and students have access to the Internet in
each classroom, as well as access to the latest and most
innovative software programs. Teachers can also use their
computers as direct teaching tools by broadcasting from their
computer screen to the classroom television.
Six classrooms also have Active Boards which allow
interaction between the white board and the classroom
computer. Teachers are able to display student work, show
presentations/videos, PowerPoint slide shows, and as a
dry-erase board.
In addition to the classroom
computers a laptop cart is available for check out to the
teachers. The cart contains 20 wireless laptops for the
students to use at their desks. Presently we have 7
mounted multimedia projector and 33 multimedia projectors on
carts. 13 digital cameras are available from the Media
Center to document student work, provide pictures for the
yearbook, and student portfolios. There are also 10 Active
Slates available for teachers to use with the Active Boards
and one Active Vote. A Classroom Jeopardy game and Beyond
Question are available in the Media Center.
The in-house video
distribution system allows both live and taped television
broadcasts to each classroom to enhance the learning
environment, as well as capture up to the minute breaking news
stories or time-sensitive information.
The school's media center
employs technology through the use of an automated circulation
and cataloging program. The software used on the system allows
the media specialist to maintain and update material and
student records in a timely manner. Each computer in Oak
Hill has access to the media center's electronic card catalog
for easy lookup and reference.

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