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1:1 Technology

Technology Mission Statement

 

The mission of the Technology Committee at McKinley Elementary is to support the implementation of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) by promoting the innovative use of technology to enhance student achievement in Mathematics and English Language Arts for all students.

 

The responsibilities of the Technology Committee include:

  • Assessing current technology and providing ongoing recommendations to meet instructional needs

  • Meeting regularly to collaborate on technology-related policies and address staff concerns

  • Communicating updates in technology policies and procedures to all staff

  • Exploring and supporting innovative uses of technology in the classroom

  • Encouraging and facilitating professional development in instructional technology based on staff needs

Vision for Technology

 

Aligned with McKinley’s mission to provide a full and rich educational experience for all students, we envision technology as a powerful tool to help realize this goal. Technology will be accessible and effectively supported for all students and staff to achieve the following:

 

  • All students will use technology meaningfully, with instruction aligned to California Common Core Standards

  • All teachers will be trained and supported in the effective use of instructional technology

  • All students will develop Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship skills appropriate to their grade level

  • All students and teachers will have equal access to technology through a 1:1 student-to-device ratio

  • Technology will serve as a tool to close achievement gaps by fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication of ideas

1:1 Technology Access at McKinley Elementary

 

We are proud to announce that McKinley Elementary was the first school in the San Gabriel Unified School District to implement a 1:1 student-to-device ratio. Since then, every school in SGUSD has followed suit, ensuring equitable access to instructional technology across the district.

 

At McKinley, every student has access to a personal learning device, which may include an iPad, Chromebook, or both—depending on grade level and instructional needs. We believe that in order to prepare students to be college and career ready and proficient in the six Portrait of a Graduate competencies, access to digital tools is essential.

 

Every classroom from Transitional Kindergarten through 2nd grade is equipped with a full set of 30 iPads. Each grade level uses specific, targeted apps to support and enhance student learning across subject areas.

 

Examples of iPad Apps Used at McKinley:

  • Raz Kids

  • Splash Math

  • Easy Book Creator

  • Green Screen

  • SeeSaw

  • IXL Math

  • Wonders (Reading and Math)

 

Through purposeful use of technology, we aim to boost student engagement, support differentiated instruction, and accelerate academic achievement for all learners.



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Every classroom from 3rd grade to 5th grade is equipped with 36 chrome books.  Students have their own Google accounts and have access to the Google office suites.  They are able to do word processing, create spreadsheets, and presentations from their chrome books or any device that is connected the internet.  Student are also able to communicate and submit class assignments and homework through a teacher created Google Classroom.  
 
As we evolve and adapt to changes in educational technology, our 1:1 model also changes accordingly.  
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