Technology

💻 Technology Integration at Beattie Elementary

Technology plays a vital role in our learning environment—from the dedicated Innovation Station to classroom-based devices like laptops and iPads. Under the guidance of our certified technology teacher, Mrs. Juliet Sisnroy, students engage in purposeful and creative digital learning aligned with the ISTE Standards for Students and 21st-century skills.

🏫 How Technology Shapes Learning

• Weekly Innovation Station and Classroom Sessions
  Classes and small groups visit the Innovation Station for hands-on practice with engaging, curriculum-connected tech tools.
• 1:1 Device Access
  Students also use laptops and iPads in their classrooms to enhance ongoing learning—extending digital literacy beyond the lab.
• Standards Aligned Instruction
  Our program follows the ISTE (formerly NETS-S) framework, ensuring students develop essential digital-age literacies, including:
  • Basic technology operation and concepts
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Critical thinking and creative problem-solving
  • Responsible digital citizenship

🎓 What Students Experience

• Introduction & Practice
  During lab time, students receive direct instruction on tools, platforms, and online safety.
• Curriculum Integration
  In collaboration with classroom teachers, Mrs. Sisnroy helps embed digital learning within academic content.
• 21st-Century Learner Focus
  Activities are designed to promote creative thinking, research skills, and digital collaboration—mirroring workforce readiness .

🛠️ Tools & Platforms

• PSD-Approved Programs: Clever, Microsoft Teams, SeeSaw, and district-recommended resources
• Digital Citizenship & Ethics: Students learn about online responsibility and privacy—especially important in an era of AI and data use 

🌱 Why It Matters

Our tech learning experiences are purpose-driven and grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL)—offering multiple ways for students to engage, express understanding, and remain motivated. Through this inclusive digital approach, we empower students to be confident, creative, and responsible users of technology.

📞 Learn More or Get Involved

Want a tour of the Computer Lab? Curious about tech tools being used in your child’s classroom? Contact:

Mrs. Juliet Sisnroy
Technology Teacher & Innovation Station
📧 jsisnroy@psdschools.org

Together, we're equipping our Beattie Bighorns with the tech fluency, ethical awareness, and creative problem-solving skills to thrive in the digital age.