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Technology at Alta Vista
We are a community that believes in and embraces technology and the exciting capabilities it brings to our learning environment.  Technology enables us to:
… engage the senses, interests, curiosities, and imaginations of our students
 
… have our faculty spend more time teaching and less time pushing paper
 
… equip our teachers with innovative ideas and cutting-edge information
 
… communicate efficiently and effectively within our community
 
… link our small school community with our larger community beyond
 

… reduce the paper we use in furtherance of our commitment to sustainability

As powerful as it is, we still view technology for what it is - a tool.  It is not a substitute for creative, hands-on teaching and learning, and that is our primary focus. 
 
As a critical tool, we believe technology should be integrated into – not separated from – our learning environments.  Here is a window into how we are deploying IT wirelessly throughout Alta Vista School:
  • Apple MacBooks
  • Apple iMac
  • Apple iPad
  • Apple iPod Touch 
  • SmartBoards
  • Elmo Document Cameras
  • Video and Digital Cameras
  • Delicious Library – electronic catalog and check-out system to manage our 1000+ books (and growing!) collection.  Even the youngest students can use the drag-and-drop functions to check out and return books using the cover book art (no check-out cards here!)
  • Twitter Account

We are excited about integrating innovative technology tools into our curriculum and community at Alta Vista School.  We welcome you to come see our technology in action and talk with us about what we are doing and what we have on our roadmap.

 
 
a progressive learning environment
an emphasis on science, math and technology 
 
Alta Vista School   |   info@altavistaschoolsf.org   |   Telephone: 415 / 467.3700