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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 two 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 175 modern instructional computers,
giving a student-to-computer ratio of 4.6 students per
computer.
All classroom and lab
computers are networked using Novell Network Access. They
currently run WindowsXP, 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.
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.
9 COWs (Computer On Wheels) are also available to teachers
this year. Each COW is equipped with a multimedia projector
which allows the students to view the material on a large
screen. 13 digital cameras are available from the Media
Center to document student work, provide pictures for the
yearbook, and student portfolios.
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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