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Archdiocese of Boston. Joan Cahalane, Principal Linda Zanetti, Grade 3 Mary Barbeiri, Grade 4 Dianne Gustafson, Grade 5 Melanie Long, Grade 6 Michelle Barry, Grade 6 Joan Dangelo, Instructional Technology PK- 6. Holy Family School. Serving PK - 8. Demographics.
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Archdiocese of Boston • Joan Cahalane, Principal • Linda Zanetti, Grade 3 • Mary Barbeiri, Grade 4 • Dianne Gustafson, Grade 5 • Melanie Long, Grade 6 • Michelle Barry, Grade 6 • Joan Dangelo, Instructional Technology PK- 6
Holy Family School Serving PK - 8
Demographics • Holy Family School is a member of the Archdiocese of Boston, servicing students from many surrounding towns on the South Shore
Current STEM • PK – 6 computer classes • Shared iPads • Each faculty member has a personal iPad. • 25 iPads for student use to enrich curriculum. • Computer lab with 20 laptops and wireless printer and SMART Board. • Each classroom has a computer, printer and SMART Board for the teachers use. • Off site technical support trouble shooter. • On site tech team to trouble shoot minor issues.
Obstacles • Money – this effects equipment and keeping the equipment updated and working. • Time – we have many rigorous classes and very little down time to implement more science and engineering. • Resources (outdated and intermittent wireless connection) • Professional Development for teachers.
Gateway Project Goals • To learn, integrate and implement the newest science and technological practices for our students. • To network with other teachers to share ideas and strategies.