It’s hard to imagine our current world without technology. As modern technology becomes more innovative, we can use it to meet the needs of so many different learning styles.  

The Elizabeth Lee Black School is very fortunate to have received several grants that make it possible to expand the diversity of technology we can offer our students and staff to make their experiences as productive as possible.  

Here are some of the technology purchases we have made during the last school year:  

Samsung Smart TVs offer the best viewing experience for the user. These TVs are the best way to introduce our students to technology. The teachers will be engaging the students in video and audio learning by using educational videos, interactive games, and even using them as a whiteboard. The TVs are sturdy enough to withstand heavy use by the teachers and the students. And they all come with adjustable height mounts, so they are accessible to almost all students. In addition, the Smart TVs have a private broadcasting feature that allows teachers to stream what is displayed on the screen to students who are unable to attend in person and can join the classroom virtually. The Smart TVs are essential in our classrooms. 

iPads, which are made by Apple, are powerhouse PCs in the size of a tablet. They are an integral part of our tech ecosystem, and they provide an incredible service for the students and our staff. 

The Elizabeth Lee Black School has expanded the number of iPads in the classrooms by 35. With the remaining 15 new iPads, we are targeting students who may have an iPad at home, but because it’s their primary device, the family is reluctant to send it to school. The remaining will be used to replace outdated devices.  The iPad Pros will be assigned to Teachers and Support staff for use in case of remote learning. It also provides a standardized experience for all staff when joining virtual meetings. 

The Apple Studio will be used for video editing, mobile device management of the school’s iPad and iPad Pro devices & production of school media. 

The Lü Interactive Playground transforms any space into an active and immersive educational environment where children are engaged physically, intellectually, and socially-emotionally. 

The Elizabeth Lee Black School collaborated with the intermediate unit that serves our region to best identify vendors that install The Lü Interactive Playground. This spring, we were able to obtain our very own Lü Interactive Playground, which is on full display in the gym. 

A 30 Bay UV Clean & Charge Cart conveniently charges and cleans up to 30 devices at once. This unit is ideal for charging larger devices such as laptops, Chromebooks, and MacBooks. The simple One-Touch control system makes it easy to control the charging and UV-C disinfection cycles with the touch of a button. 

SMART interactive displays are boards interactive boards that allow for so much more beyond simply viewing materials.  They are a fun way to engage the students with learning. 

With these advancements in technology, a new world of opportunity has opened for our students!