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Reid School students from the Primary level on through
the Preparatory Levels spend alternating quarters in Computer Lab 1 where
they are taught keyboarding, computer usage, reading, and spelling skills
and in Computer Lab 2 where they learn to use the computer to augment/enhance
their classroom studies.
In Computer Lab 1 students utilize a nationally-recognized
computer usage, keyboarding, reading and spelling program
(KRS). It
teaches computer usage and keyboarding beginning in kindergarten. The
KRS computer program reinforces the students’ reading, spelling, visual
memory, and language usage skills and develops fluency in reading. KRS
uses a phonetic approach to reading, with the computer being an essential
component of the instructional process. It ensures students’
competency in reading, writing, and communicating and their adaptation to new
technologies. Because of the effectiveness of the computer program, it
has been validated by the U.S. Department of Education. All students
receive instruction in KRS in Computer Lab 1.
Advanced computer skills are taught in Lab 2. Students
from the Primary Level and higher learn common business applications as well as
applications used to publish to the Internet. Students in Lab 2 learn how
to use a computer’s file system as well as how to navigate the World Wide
Web safely and effectively. It is crucial at Reid School that every student
becomes comfortable using the three most common software applications used in
the work place: word processing, spreadsheets, and slide show or
presentation software. The Computer Lab 2 teacher collaborates with the
Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, and the music teachers so projects in Lab
2 will supplement what students are learning in other classes. Students
learn the value of computer usage. Reid School is capable of communicating
with other schools nationally via Internet Video Conferencing.
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