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www.fairmontschools.com | 18 INTERACTIvE whITEbOARdS allow students and teachers to engage in lessons in a whole new way by turning the whiteboard into an electronic touch screen, which syncs with the computer to display lessons, learning games, educational programs, and more. ACTIvOTES ANd ACTIvEXPRESSIONS are distributed to each student at the beginning of a lesson. These personal response devices allow students to submit their answers to quizzes and assessments electronically in real- time so the teacher can gauge the class' understanding of a concept during a lesson. ULTRA ShORT ThROw hdmI PROjECTORS make it easy to project large, vibrant images from the shortest distance for maximum impact and flexibility. These project a brilliant 80" image on a wall or screen from approximately 8" away from the edge of the projector. Featuring future-ready hDmi connectivity, it is ideal for classrooms equipped with the latest technology. APPLE Tv syncs with the iPad and allows the teacher to share the display from his or her iPad or any student's iPad on the interactive whiteboard for the class to see. using this tool, teachers can walk throughout the classroom while giving a lesson from the iPad instead of having to stay up at the board or by the computer. bLACkbOARd is Fairmont's online learning management System. all of our Fairmont teachers have been trained on integrating blackboard into their curriculum and have designed their online classrooms, which are updated weekly with homework assignments, communications, resources, and more. LETTERS ALIvE is a supplemental reading program specific to grades preschool-kindergarten that utilizes research-based best practices to teach early literacy skills. The curriculum's 26 alphabet cards spring to life through the advanced technology of augmented reality making learning fun for all students. TEChnOlOgY usED in PREsChOOl-12Th gRADE in recent years, there has been a significant change in the way students learn. To provide students with innovative and rewarding learning experiences, Fairmont initiated the 1:1 iPad Program in 2013. Today, junior high and high school students, as well as teachers see the iPad as an important educational tool for classes as diverse as math, music, English, and biology. "as a result of integrating the iPad into classrooms, there is a heightened sense of engagement among students," said Dr. Rebecca Osborne, Technology-Enhanced Curriculum Specialist, Fairmont Private Schools. "They use their iPads to access real-time content, take notes, and make assessments. Teachers are equally enthusiastic and confident in using the mobile devices to deliver lessons and encourage thought provoking discussions." Fairmont's TEC (Technology-Enhanced Curriculum) Program paved the way for integrating the iPad into classrooms. The integration was part of a comprehensive, three-year roll- out which included research, teacher training, and beta testing. During the program's pilot phase, teachers provided insightful input while receiving professional development. providing students with innovative and rewarding learning TEChnOlOgY-EnhAnCED CuRRiCuluM providing students with innovative and rewarding learning experiences