Wireless, Interactive Boards, and Closed Circuit TV's at Saint Augustine School.

Saint Augustine School now with its 28 wireless laptop computers on a cart, along with classroom computers, and the computer lab with 28 computers enhances the writing process and communication.

The faculty and staff participated in a Power School Workshop in which the teachers learned how to take attendance and complete grading electronically. The goal is to have grades posted so that parents in the future can view them.

The faculty and staff were trained in the use of Kidspiration and Inspiration and how to integrate wireless technology into writing across the curriculum. The staff and students are very excited about Power-School and the use of these programs. The Middle School teachers each have a lap-top to use at home for planning. Needless to say, they leave and come back to school with big smiles on their faces waiting to greet their students with new interactive lessons.

The Interactive White Boards are perhaps the most exciting tool used in the classrooms. Students are amazed by the ability to touch the board, move objects, and view video clips, connect to a website, or post their own writing. Using the “magic” pens also keeps their interest as the teacher writes notes, and aids in the writing process. The students are able to work individually and or with the entire class. They create and/or reconstruct templates that are available. Through hands on activities and manipulation of the information on the white board the students are fully involved in the learning process. They can learn immediately from their mistakes and are able to manipulate information easily and rapidly. It’s great because it is about process and yes product. Students are enabled to have class notes available to them immediately. If a student is absent he/she can easily connect to the instruction of the day as if it were happening at that very moment in their own home. It is our belief that being so actively involved in learning will motivate and challenge our students. We look forward to a change in an attitude toward learning and will encourage independent study and exploration. Home work will definitely engage students expanding the concept of learning to reach beyond the boundaries of the classroom.

Yes, Saint A's is a Catholic School that has their own broadcasting program. Each classroom is equipped with a TV. The staff and students are participating in educational programs as well as producing their own news broadcasts.