Technology

Beethoven has computers in every classroom and a designated computer lab. In addition, each classroom is equipped with a Smartboard, projector and document reader. Beethoven is giving every student an opportunity to increase their technology awareness and skills while using computers to compliment and enhance their core instruction. In addition the computer lab, we have a technology specialist, a teacher technology coordinator and 3 iPad carts. 

 

• Chromebook laptops
• Ipads
• Weekly schedule for all classes
• Coding classes
• After school enrichments
• Newly remodeled in 2017

 

• Bluetooth keyboards for all carts
• Rotating schedule for all classes
• Apps downloaded for easy access

 

• Maintains computer lab
• Support staff with technology needs
• Trouble shoots technology concerns
• Maintains technology (laptops, iPads, teacher laptops)
• Assists with technical set up and break down

 

• Supports technology integration
• Assists teachers with integrating technology into curriculum
• Heads the technology committee involving teachers and parents
• Models technology use for staff
• Provides professional development for staff

 

• 9 Dots is a group of passionate engineers and educators who believe all kids deserve the chance to imagine a career in engineering.
• 9 Dots supports Beethoven's computer science program with its "Ged Coding" software
• Students in grades TK-5th do coding lessons using the 9 Dots software.
• Coding Specialist, from 9 Dots conducts lessons alongside our teachers
• Coding offers computer science for our students and utilizes student's higher level thinking skills.
• Students in grades TK-2 learn pre-coding skills in order to prepare them to write java script in 3rd grade.