Computer Technology
The focus of the computer technology program at Manville is to facilitate students' development of computer literacy skills and to integrate technology with the curriculum. Throughout this process we strive to help students learn to use computer technology in appropriate, useful, and efficient ways.
In the computer lab, students are introduced to basic software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and multimedia presentations. As students advance from the Lower School to the Middle School and on to the Upper School, they are presented with increasingly advanced skills and applications in these programs. Students also work with the Internet learning search strategies and analyzing the relevance and accuracy of what they find. As students’ use of computers becomes more sophisticated, they are introduced to more advanced topics including computer programming and web page creation.
The skills students learn in the computer lab are transferred to their classroom experiences as well. Computers are used to support and enrich classroom curriculum by providing additional avenues for learning academic and social skills. Student use AlphaSmarts to facilitate written expression. They also work with the Internet for research projects and create multi-media presentations. In addition to the basic software applications, a variety of educational software programs are also available to enhance the curriculum.
