Technology Program
St. Clement’s School has the most extensive technology program in the Capital District. This program with its vast array of equipment is used by every student from Early Childhood through grade 5.
Mission
The mission of our technology program is to prepare our students to use technology as a tool for their future, to integrate technology across our curriculum, and to use technology as an effective, engaging teaching tool.
Hardware
Our technology program consists of:
- Building wide network of 160 computers
- SmartBoards in every classroom from Early Childhood to 5th Grade
- Computer Lab of 24 Desktop PCs
- Classroom Laptop Lab of 24 Dell Laptops
- iPads for all 4th and 5th grade students, iPads used in 1st grade Learning Centers
- Classroom MAC Lab of 10 MacBooks
- Palm Pilot Labs
- Polycom Video Teleconferencing Equipment
- Remote Student Response System
- Robotics Technology
- Scanners & Digital Cameras
Curriculum
Beginning in Jr K and continuing through 5th grade, our students attend Computer Class in our lab once a week for 30 to 60 minute sessions. Classes begin with learning the basics of computer use and vocabulary and continue with a curriculum that builds on itself each year. The skills covered include:
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Access
- Keyboarding
- Desktop Publishing
- Research & Reporting
- Palm Pilots
- Robotics
- Digital Photography
- Window & Mac Operating Systems
- PodCasting