Saint
Patricia School’s use of technology in the classroom is growing thanks to the generous
donation of an I-Pad and a Bowers & Wilkins speaker system donated by the
Alumni from the class of 1979. During
our annual Oktoberfest, the former classmates celebrated a reunion with an
opportunity to visit their old classrooms and swap stories, and fondly
reminisce about being kids at St Pat’s.
Inspired by these memories, the alumni chose to help change the school’s
learning landscape and put limitless possibilities at a child’s
fingertips.
The class of ’79’s contribution impacts learning for all grade levels because the I-Pad 2 offers attention-grabbing apps that make the school day more engaging, interactive and fun. St. Patricia’s teachers are enthusiastic
about being hands-on with current technology by selecting different apps
tailored for their individual student needs and interests.
While
playing Home Run, an I-Pad 2 math game, fifth grader Antioinette Wingo
commented, “This helps me with math because it encourages me to keep going and do
more.” With the cheers from the crowd
and baseball graphics, Antoinette felt just like she was at the ball game.
All
ages enjoy exciting graphics, sounds and music that the applications
offer. Now Saint Patricia’s students have
the opportunity to explore a variety of apps as they discover more about how
the world works with an educational tool that truly expands the learning
experience!
