Technology at Chandler School

Student Classroom Devices

At Chandler, we have iPads for all students K-1. Second graders have Chromebooks. In preschool and special education, there are additional iPads available for small-group instruction and independent exploration. Students use devices for skill practice, reading and comprehension, research, gathering pictures, and sharing their learning with peers. Teachers use devices and technology on a regular basis to support robust instruction and the development of 21st-century skills.

Here are some of the apps, online subscriptions, and digital practice programs we use to support instruction:

The Lab

Our lab supports digital literacy and instructional technology. In addition to the classroom devices, the Chandler lab has Chromebooks available to practice keyboarding and using a mouse which are both part of the technology standards. Classes visit the computer lab once a week to work with a variety of digital tools including Wonder Robots Dot and Dash, KIBO, and Bee-Bots. They can create green screen videos or be Lego engineers. Some "unplugged" items include Strawbees, Snap Circuits, stem-building kits, and Modular Robotics Cubelets. The lab time fosters creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-esteem, along with reinforcing academic skills learned in the classroom.