TES Technology Staff:
Mary Wunderlich, Librarian and Technology Coordinator (Mon-Thur)
David Webb, Computer Technician (Tue, Fri)
Welcome to the technology section of the new TES website. We're planning many exciting new features on this site which will allow us to share student work, as well as provide tools for communication and collaboration within the TES community. The new website has both a public access area where content is open to anyone with Internet access, and a private area which is restricted to only registered users of the TES community. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Mary Wunderlich) if you would like to become a registered user.
TES TECHNOLOGY
Thetford Elementary's technology program is designed to gradually introduce grade-appropriate technologies to the primary grades K-2. Our school philosophy states that "we believe the development of each child should occur in an accepting, stimulating, and creative environment." The use of technology is just one way that teachers may choose to fulfill this goal. Primary grade students are exposed to a variety of technologies through curriculum-based integration activities. All students in grades 3-6 receive unique user accounts for Internet access which they may use under the guidance of our TES Acceptable Use Policy. Keyboarding and Computer Literacy instruction are offered to students in grades 3 -6.
All students are taught the important rules for "Good Cybercitizenship. “Cybersafety” skills teach students how to avoid possible risks of using the Internet.
There are over 100 computers available throughout the school for student use, 5O of which are student laptops. The Computer Lab in the school library houses 20 computers, also available in the school computer lab is a digital scanner, movie editing machine, 4 digital cameras, and a digital movie camera. Every room in the school has network access and there are additional wireless access points throughout the school that provide network access in all locations.
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This summer TES's server was moved from Thetford Academy to the elementary school. We, now, provide our own T-1 internet service through Fairpoint, and our own network services. We have contracted with System Plus to provide support in order to minimize disruption of these services. Library services are still provided through Thetford Library Federation. Stop by the wiring closet on a Tuesday or Friday I'd be glad to show you around. David Webb |