Elizabethport Catholic School

220 Msgr. Kemezis Place

Elizabeth, NJ  07206

T: (888) 395-4172

JoAnn Matthews

 

Three financially struggling inner-city schools with no technology and deteriorating buildings were regionalized by the diocese. A three-year plan is bringing computers, including Internet, data, video transmission, and multimedia, to each classroom and teacher. This is accomplished without using money from the operating budget through an aggressive development plan and a tech team known as ACTECH 2000.

 

Diocese of Oakland

3000 Lakeshore Avenue

Oakland, CA  94610

T: (510) 628-2168

F: (510) 451-6516

Susan Reid

 

This one-week institute trains teachers to implement technology-rich, project-based instruction. Forty applicants are chosen to participate each year. The goals are to demonstrate successful models of curricular integration, provide sample units of instruction that model this integration, involve teachers in a collaborative learning environment, instruct teachers in the selection of software and hardware for successful integration, and allow teachers time and guided mentoring to construct technology-rich, integrated unit instruction for use in their classrooms. Two annual reunion days are held for progress review and additional skill training.

 

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Schools

1706 Old Eastern Avenue

Essex, MD  21221

T: (410) 686-1023

F: (410) 686-2361

Teresa Wilkins

 

Similar to a bachelor degree program, this staff development program involves core courses followed by electives and a final project. Teachers learn to redefine their roles to be facilitators, coaches and co-learners; utilize multi-media strategies; vary methods to include available technology; act as resources to others on campus; and continue with personal and professional growth. A four-level reward program, culminating in the gift of a laptop computer, maintains motivation.

 

Diocese of Crookston

1200 Memorial Drive

Crookston, MN  56716

T: (218) 281-4533

F: (218) 281-5991

Sr. Pat Murphy

 

This “Information and Communications Consortium” of 13 non-public and public schools shares resources, personnel, teacher training and funding sources that might not be available to small schools individually. It also decreases the person-hours that would be spent on paperwork if each school were to apply for funding separately.

 

St. Jude the Apostle School

P.O. Box 347

Brookside Avenue

Wynantskill, NY  12198

T: (518) 283-0333

F: (518) 283-0475

Mrs. Marcia Rosenfield

 

This school is implementing a four-year plan to install a network of multi-media and Internet-connected computers throughout the school, train teachers and introduce student computer competency into the curriculum.

 

Diocese of Rochester

1150 Buffalo Road

Rochester, NY  14624

T: (716) 328-3210

F: (716) 328-3149

 

This program enhances effectiveness and efficiency through computerization of key administrative functions in the diocesan office and schools. Databases, records, demographics, desktop publishing and Internet access are available to all school offices. Interschool communications links are established, standardized templates for reports and parent communications are provided and diocesan-wide technology standards are created and updated.

 

Holy Cross School

4900 Strathmore Avenue

Garrett Park, MD  20896

T: (301) 949-0053

F: (301) 949-5074

Natalie P. Krupka

 

This school fully immerses the faculty in the planning process as well as the teaching. Technology training is integrated throughout the curriculum, teachers are trained, and a creative and stimulating learning environment is created for the students.

 

Aquinas High School

685 East 182 Street

Bronx, NY  10457

T: (718) 367-2113

F: (718) 295-5864

Sr. Margaret Ryan, OP

 

For students in an impoverished inner-city neighborhood, connection to the Internet and to the Yonkers School Library System is a doorway to the truth and beauty and intellectual power that exist in other parts of the world. Creative use of computers in research, in class, in artistic design, and in submitting papers electronically to teachers is empowering students to more beyond the limitations and negative influences in their community.

 

Holy Angels School

223 L Street

Dayton, OH  45409

T: (937) 222-0365

F: (937) 222-1580

Louise P. Moore

 

This program creates a constantly evolving learning environment that stimulates creativity and the use of many forms of technology. It expands learning opportunities for students, teachers and the community. A former student returned to motivate the creation of a technology committee which developed the plan and resources to computerize the school and curriculum, including classes for parents and parishioners.

 

Ursuline Academy of Dallas

4900 Walnut Hill Lane

Dallas, TX  75229

T: (214) 363-6551

F: (214) 363-5524

Susan Bauer

 

Most schoolwork is done with the use of computers. Most students have laptops, which serve as the personal learning “toolbox” for each student.

 

Annunciation Catholic Academy

974 Montgomery Road

Altamonte Springs, FL  32714

T: (407) 774-2801

F: (407) 774-2826

Margaret E. Curran

 

Computer technology has been part of this school from its beginning in 1997. Instead of using computer labs, networked computers in each classroom are used in the curriculum. They are linked to an AMX centralized media retrieval system, video viewing systems and a totally automated library system. Also, programs using various media allow students to perform to their optimum level in various intelligences.