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Fairfield Middle School has an active technology program. Students and teachers have access to advanced hardware and software. Check out the following sections for more details.
Parent Technology Brochure : Student Technology Brochure
Laptops
Every student at Fairfield has access to the privilege of having a student laptop. We are excited about providing this privilege with guidance, structure, and training. We will distribute laptops to every child the first full week of school providing the following requirements have been met:
1. *Paid the $50 laptop usage fee.
2. *Signed and returned the code of conduct form.
3. *Completed parent laptop training:
· Training is required for parents who have never been trained in the past. If you have already attended, complete the form here.
· Option 1: You may complete training online this year! You must complete Fairfield's online assessment at the bottom of the page to receive credit.
· Option 2: Attend an in-person training. The complete list of in-person trainings can be found here:
http://henricostaffdev.org/techtips/category/parent-training/face-to-face/
You are welcome to attend training at any school. Fairfield’s dates are: 8/31 at 5 PM and 6 PM, 9/8 at 6 PM, and 9/15 at 6 PM. Please arrive on time in the library to receive credit.
Help
Students, continue bringing computers and chargers to school daily. Remember to check the help desk website to see if your computer is ready for pickup (only works at school). If picking your computer up, you must come with your bag.
The help desk is located in the library and is open daily from 8-10 and from 1-3. Please review this handout before coming.
Help is never far away!
- Paco Raya, Technology Support Technician (Repairs and Inventory)
- Angela Thompson, Technology Assistant Principal (Discipline, Fees)
- Garry Marshall, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (Training and Software Support)
- Kay Cutler, HCPS Link Administrator
Classroom Hardware
Thanks to a multi-million dollar renovation, every classroom is equipped with wireless technology, a DVD/VHS player, classroom cable TV, a projector, and audio equipment. Two classrooms on campus have advanced surround sound audio with microphone capabilities. There are also a total of 10 interactive whiteboards located around campus!
Teachers may also check out the following equipment:
- Total of 3 32-pad classroom response systems.
- Canon Rebel digital camera.
- Flip video camera.
- Nintendo Wii
- XBox 360
Software
Want directions for using software? Check out this site, henricostaffdev.org/techtips
Every teacher has a laptop and is dedicated to technology integration, so students use a variety of software, including:
- Windows 7
- Virtual voting software (ActivEngage)
- ActivInspire Flipcharts
- Microsoft Office 2010 (Access, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Word)
- Winows Movie Maker
- Audacity
- Adobe Premier Elements
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Earth and SketchUp
- and MORE!
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