Welcome to Joy Christian School. It is my sincere pleasure to briefly introduce you to the technology program the Lord has blessed us with at JCS.
Technology is a focus of the always changing educational needs at Joy Christian School. Part of this process is continuing to expand our technology program on the Joy campus. We utilize the latest technologies, which provides an exciting and leading edge educational environment that enhances the total learning experience for all of our students. Our Notebook PC programs can lead to a more student centered approach to learning, where the teacher is not only the deliverer of knowledge but also a facilitator. Wired classrooms with the proper equipment such as Tablet PCs as well as Document Cameras connected to projectors allow for a complete package for teachers to engage the classroom.
Below are some of the ways technology is used in the classroom everyday at JCS and JCHS.
Lower School
The use of notebook computer mobile labs allows for better computer access and
flexibility in the Lower School classrooms. The notebooks operate in an environment
that allows wireless access to the internet, through a content filter, and
internal network, giving the teachers and students the freedom to work and
learn using notebooks from any classroom. Technology in the classroom makes
learning more customizable for each student. United Streaming from the Discover
Channel enables interactive lessons with presentations and online resources.
Middle School
MacBook mobile labs give the Middle School students the opportunity to
broaden their computer skills from PC to Mac. The MacBook provides
teachers and students the chance to experience the creative side of
computers with iLife 08.
Tech Mentor Program:
Joy offers a tech mentor program to 3rd-8th grade students. This
program trains students how to use applications and how to hook-up equipment
in classrooms. Basically, the needs of the teachers drive what the mentor
program learns. The goal is to have students available to train teachers
either one-on-one, small group, or in a pair. We had our first group of
students work hard in the fall of ‘07. They learned how to use Inspiration,
brush-up on Microsoft Word, and Power Point. We held a teacher in-service
and the students trained 9 teachers. Research shows children learn faster
and more efficiently than adults. They learn discipline and are leaders
in the classroom. Teachers find the mentors very helpful in day-to-day
activities. This program is an excellent opportunity for students not interested
in other after school programs.
High School
The cornerstone of our high school technology program is the one-to-one
laptop initiative. All of our high school teachers and students are
issued a MacBook computer that gives them instant access to online
curriculum and other educational resources. The laptops operate in
an environment that allows wireless access to the internet and internal
network, giving the teachers and students the freedom to work and learn
using their computers from anywhere on campus. Through the use of virtual
software the MacBook can also be used as a PC running XP Pro and the
full Office suite. In addition to our one-to-one initiative, our campus
technology program includes ceiling mounted classroom projectors and
classroom printers.
Faculty and students have access to their textbooks via the traditional hardcopy version, as well as, online versions. With the latest in curricular materials, students additionally have access to resources such as online video tutorials to assist them in their academic classes. For example, when students are outside of the classroom and have questions in math, they can receive video tutorials from an actual math teacher. When students are studying English and science they can use a program called “Live Ink” to assist them in reading and comprehension.
I encourage you to continue visiting our website to learn more about the technology opportunities offered to our students at Joy Christian School.
Serving our Lord,
Steve Cecil
Technology Director