Learning Resources and Information Technology

"Technology is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes." - E.W. Dijkstra


At JRMS the Information and Technology Literacy Curriculum is implemented through a full range of software, web-based, print, and non-print materials. Resources for research and student projects are available thoughout the building through internet access and the internal network. Teachers and staff work collaboratively to provide opportunities for technology integration.


Library Media Center Computer Lab Mobile and Stationary
Computer Labs
Additional Resources


* JRMS Virtual Library

JRMS Library Media Center provides books, magazines, videos, and curriculum reference materials. Sixteen computer stations are available for student use.

The Library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for students and staff.

 

 

 


The Computer Lab Classroom provides a structured technology curriculum throughout the day. Students receive hands-on instruction in hyperstudio, Adobe Photoshop, ........

The lab is open before school from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. for individual project work with a pass. There are "free" days (no pass required) for each grade as follows:

Grade 5 - Monday
Grade 6 - Tuesday
Grade 7 - Wednesday (except full staff meetings)
Grade 8 - Thursday


An additional second floor Computer Lab and two Mobile Labs (all equipped with printers) are available for flexibly scheduled classroom curriculum projects . All are equipped with online access to the JRMS library reference resources, Microsoft Office Professional® -- including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and a variety of discipline specific software applications.


Computers are available in each classroom, and teachers may schedule the use of , data projectors, VCR/TV carts, video cameras and digital cameras.

"Students learn by thinking in meaningful ways. Some of the best thinking results when students try to represent what they know. Thinking is engaged by different learning activities, which can be embedded in the tasks and functional requirements of computer applications."
David Jonassen

 

Staff

Mrs. Evelyn Reeve, Director
Learning Resources and Technology

Mr. Kevin Krasiejko, Network Administrator
Mrs. Jean Anderheggen, Library Assistant

Mr. Mike Kelly, Computer Lab Teacher

Mr. Ben Weiss, Computer Lab/Network Assistant
   


JRMS Main Virtual Library Contact