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 Our Environment

Virtualized Windows 2003 server to manage our Domain and Fileserver.  Internet traffic thru DSL Modem connection. 

 Desktop Operating systems: Windows XP

Hardware
5-6 Pc's per Classroom

19 PC's in Library/Lab
Software

We have an ever growing software inventory here at Monkton Central School.  Some of our more popular titles are:  Kid Pix Deluxe, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Kidspiration, Type To Learn, Millie's Math House, Bailey's Book House, Sammy's Science House, and let's not forget our LibraryWorld AUTOMATED LIBRARY!
Good News
We have recently added to our software inventory.  We have My Amazing Human Body for the lab computers, Trudy's Time and Place house for the lower grades, and have a network version of EasyBook Deluxe.  Next year we are hoping to purchase some more programs geared towards the upper grades.
 

 
Monkton Central School Technology Contacts:

Educational Technologist: Holly Esterline hesterline@anesu.org

Tech Systems/Network admin, Desktop support, A/V : itrigg@anesu.org

 

04/22/2010

     In the application of information technology at Monkton Central School, the definition is not limited to computer technology alone. The use of the word technology in this context is meant to encompass all types of information technology that may be used to access, process and distribute information. This includes text, graphics, video, audio and voice technologies, satellite and broadcast technologies and any new and emerging technologies that support learning.

USEFUL RESEARCH LINKS

Click on the bullet  below to see a list of useful web sites.  Sites are organized according to Category Headings (ex. General, Countries, etc.)  Click on a Category bullet() and a list will expand.

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CLASSROOM USE
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MarcoPolo Teaching site

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Grade 1-2 Peter Rabbit

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GENERAL SEARCH TOOLS
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Ranger Rick Magazine Index
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Yahooligans
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AskJeeves for Kids
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Kathy Schrock's Guide for Teachers
bulletGoogle

bulletINFORMATION and NEWS
bulletNew York Times
bulletCNN Interactive
bulletESPN
bulletWorld Weather
bulletUSA Weather
bulletLocal Forecast
bulletVermont Home Page
bulletPBS Online
bulletMapQuest
bulletAandE Biography

COUNTRIES and CULTURES
bullet TheWorld Fact Book (U.S.Central Intelligence Agency (CIA))
bullet World Wise Sites (U.S.PeaceCorps)
bulletUnited Nations Site
bullet World Communities (Galaxy)
bulletNational Geographic Society

SOLAR SYSTEM  and BEYOND
bulletPlanetary Photo Journal (JPL-JetPropulsion Lab & NASA-National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
bulletExplore the Planets (NASM-National Air and Space Museum)
bullet Space Links (TheUniverse Today)

 
bullet 3-D Solar System (NASA)
bullet Astonomy Sites(The Universe Today)

bulletONLINE EXPLORATIONS
bulletThe Iditarod (Official Site)
bulletAnchorage Daily News(Iditarod coverage)
bulletFOREIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR
bullet Dictionary.com
Monkton Central School

hesterline@anesu.org

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