Technology

Technology is an exciting, integrative learning experience for each child at Weston Christian Academy. We use technology to enhance the learning experience, increase personal productivity, improve logical thinking skills, encourage collaborative skills, develop research skills, organize thoughts, sharpen problem-solving skills, promote personal accountability and assist in the production of high quality, aesthetically pleasing portfolios and presentations. WCA is committed to using technology in developing academically strong God-honoring students.

CHROMEBOOKS

As a portion of our integrative technology in the classroom, Weston Christian Academy has created a digital opportunity for each student, K5-8th grade, to be assigned a Chromebook. Students have the ability to engage in interactive curriculum, perform virtual lab experiments, and go paperless for many assignments. They can create an essay, design a project or take an assessment, and send the results directly to the teacher, who, in turn, can make recommendations or grade the assignment, and send it back to the students. Several of our textbooks are available on the Chromebooks as interactive curriculum which enhances student learning opportunities. Cloud-based technology means the student may access curriculum and assignments at home or elsewhere from any device.

ENHANCED CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGIES

Each classroom at Weston Christian Academy has modern technology such as projectors, digital presenter, and Interactive Displays. The teachers are trained in the use of each of these devices and use them in lesson formation. These technologies complement the interactive possibilities with students’ devices. WCA desires to keep abreast on the best means to communicate knowledge and information to each student while developing age-appropriate critical thinking skill opportunities and analysis.

DEDICATED COMPUTER LABORATORY

In addition to classroom technologies, Weston Christian has a dedicated state of the art computer laboratory where K3 through 5th grade students receive weekly guided instruction covering computer basic applications, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, presentations, research, Internet use, and computer ethics. The upper elementary and middle school have concentrated practice on proper keyboarding to build student “words per minute” typing in preparation for future high school essay and research writing.

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY

Middle school students have the elective option of a Multimedia Technology course offering guided practical application and formal instruction. A popular class, students learn the technical coordination of school chapels, assemblies, and special events. They gain amazing hands-on experience in managing sound speakers, microphones, mixing board, cabling, wiring, spotlighting, stage lighting, camera operations, technical troubleshooting and production preparations. In the formal instructional time, students learn ProPresenter and PowerPoint, as well as other Adobe CC programs. They are able to create dynamic and powerful visual presentations for chapels and events. Students also learn both digital photography and videography techniques and editing.

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