TECHNOLOGY LINKS
******* Hampton School's Network and Internet Access Policy*****
Hampton School actively integrates technology into the daily curriculum. Computers are available in each classroom as well as our computer lab. All students receive instruction in research skills, keyboarding, Internet searching, and assorted computer applications twice weekly in the computer lab. Hampton School offers a high speed DSL connection to the Internet that allows students to take advantage of many educational opportunities. Students use Internet-based math and phonics exercises, Spanish and science tutorials, and online “field trips” to historical sites. Students learn to do research relating to their schoolwork. Students use the Hunterdon County Library’s web site to locate online periodical articles about their topics while learning to search an automated library database for print resources.
It is our goal to teach students the safe, ethical, and efficient use of information technology and the Internet. Students are instructed in effective searching strategies while the school's computer network filters web content. Students are allowed to use only the web site assigned by the teacher in charge and search strategies must be pre-approved. Both the computer teacher and the classroom teacher closely monitor students while using the Internet. Students are not allowed to “surf” the Internet, access personal email or online journals, or use instant messenger programs while at Hampton School.
In order to take advantage of the technological opportunities available at Hampton School, all students and their parents must read and sign an "Acceptable Use of and Access to District Computer Networks, Computers, and Resources" contract. Signing this contract indicates that the student and their parents understand and agree to respect the school's network policies. Students will not be permitted to use any computer or technology at Hampton School without this contract on file.
Here are some web sites that students are using at Hampton School
Kindergarten:
· Starfall
-- offers reading readiness and phonics-based activities that are closely
aligned with our reading curriculum.
· Enchanted Learning -- a rich educational resource that supports the primary science and social study curriculums.
Grade 1
· Starfall
· Fun Brain --
offers grade level activities reinforcing both reading and math skills.
· Enchanted Learning
Grade 2
· Starfall
· Fun Brain
· Enchanted Learning
· Fact Monster
-- offers additional enrichment in language arts and math.
Grade 3
· Fun Brain
· Fact Monster
· http://www.kidscom.com/games/isg/isg.html
-- Internet Safety
· Enchanted Learning
-- information about holidays, birds, Native Americans and Animals
· http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/insects/index.html
-- Lets talk about Insects – a tutorial offered by the University of Illinois
explores different types of insects and their adaptations. Offers students an
opportunity to create their own bug.
· http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/animals/index.html
Animals Past and Present-- another tutorial offered by the University of
Illinois describes animal life from the dinosaurs through the present day
· http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees2/index.html
Exploring the Secret Life of Trees – discusses photosynthesis in English and
Spanish also from the University of Illinois.
Grade 4
· Hunterdon County Library
-- The Hunterdon County Library Web Page. Students learn to use Search-A-Saurus
to locate magazine and news articles about dinosaurs, African Americans,
transportation, and American Presidents
· Enchanted Learning-- Information about Transportation, dinosaurs, nutrition, and African Americans
· http://www.fffbi.com/ -- the homepage of the FFFBI – Fur, Fin, Feathers Bureau of Investigations – students solve logic based mysteries.
· www.safekids.com/ -- Internet Safety
· http://www.kidscom.com/games/isg/isg.html -- Internet Safety
· www.fossweb.com-- Interactive science activities for grades 3-6, including simple machines, magnetism, environments, and landforms.
Grade 5
· Hunterdon County Library
-- Students research biomes, notable American Women, States, Oceans, and food
chains,
· www.enchantedlearning.com -- Information about States and Biomes
· http://www.kidscom.com/games/isg/isg.html -- Internet Safety
· http://www.stfrancis.edu/cid/copyrightbay/ -- an innovative tutorial about respecting copyright regulations
· http://memory.loc.gov -- The Library of Congress’ education site – allows students to view original source documents.
· www.greatwomen.org -- The National Women’s Hall of Fame
Grades 6,7,8 Students are urged to begin all research at the Hunterdon County Library Web Site. All web usage is directly related to the curriculum.