Technology

Beethoven has computers in every classroom and a designated computer lab. In addition, each classroom is equipped with a Smartboard, a projector, and a document reader. Beethoven is giving every student an opportunity to increase their technology awareness and skills while using computers to complement and enhance their core instruction. In addition to 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 the computer lab
• Support staff with technology needs
• Troubleshoot technology concerns
• Maintains technology (laptops, iPads, teacher laptops)
• Assists with technical setup and breakdown

 

• Supports technology integration
• Assists teachers with integrating technology into the curriculum
• Heads the technology committee involving teachers and parents
• Models of 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.