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Where the FUTURE is at our fingertips
Our campus is networked with internet access. In addition, the following resources are available at Our Lady of Mount Carmel:
- 4 Computer Labs on campus
- Every classroom has internet access
- Mini-labs, Color Laser Printers, Excellent Curriculum, and more
New Frontiers Technology Plan
Kathleen Sipes - High School Principal
Lisa Shipley - Elementary School Principal
Diana Fitzpatrick - Director of Technology
VISION:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Schools will continue to serve our community of learners by providing them with Gospel-centered education. Such education will be supported by the integration of varied resources, enabling students to become technologically literate. Consequently, we envision our students as problem-solvers, decision-makers, and global citizens in an ever-changing world.
MISSION
The mission of the New Frontiers team is to work with the Technology Committee to review and update the technology plan and provide leadership in its implementation. This plan integrates technology into all aspects of the learning environment and necessitates a cooperative effort among the members of the entire school community.
GOALS
Students will:
- access primary source information
- share through cooperative learning
- express knowledge through presentations
- appreciate global citizenship
- utilize critical thinking/problem-solving skills
- develop an ethical code regarding technology
- abide by the Archdiocesan Acceptable Use Policy
- take initiative in the use of technology
- advocate social justice
- exhibit mastery of curricular area content
- realize the interconnectedness of disciplines
Teachers will:
- redefine their roles to be facilitators, coaches, and co-learners
- access primary source information to enhance the curriculum
- utilize multi-media strategies
- vary methods to include available technology
- increase student-centered, active learning
- provide interdisciplinary learning opportunities
- act as resources to others on campus
- continue with personal and professional growth
- utilize available technology
- integrate technology into curriculum areas
- communicate with community members through technology
- abide by the Archdiocesan Acceptable Use Policy
- participate in the Mt. Carmel Technology Certification Program
- affirm accomplishments
New Frontiers Team Members will:
- act as resources to others on campus
- affirm accomplishments
- model technology integration
- provide staff development
- continue with personal and professional growth
- involve school community
- furnish multi-media resources
- investigate and pursue funding sources
- cooperate and share knowledge with educational community
- identify and access needs for technology program
- monitor the ethical use of technology
- support integration of technology throughout the curriculum
Administrators will:
- participate actively in updating and implementing the strategic plan
- work with the Technology Committee
- provide opportunities for accomplishment of articulated teachers' goals
- encourage strategies which support the total plan
- provide incentives
Additional Information