OAK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6243 Highway 212    Covington, GA 30016    Ph (770) 385-6906    Fax (770) 385-6909

Technology @ Oak Hill

 

       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.