Garcia Elementary School, Houston Independent School District

 

Technology - Computer Lab

Mariesse Samuels, Technologist,  MTT

Students K-5  attend computer lab to receive instruction in computer skills and integrated technology. 

Teachers

G.T. Tech Blog for Teachers
G.T. Tech Links - arranged by categories
HISD Technology Curriculum
Wolfram Alpha - Computational Knowledge Engine
AltaVista -Comprehensive Search Engine
Internet Archive - free books, movies, and WayBack machine

Students

Renzulli- (requires student password)
Wolfram Alpha - Computational Knowledge Engine
Easy Tech  - Learning.com - (requires student password)
Ticket to Read - (requires student password)
Book FLIX - (free trial; username- bkflix :: password-crayon)
Expert Space - (free trial; username- expert1 :: password - crayon)

Acceptable Computer Use Form

HISD offers all students access to the Internet and student electronic mail unless parents choose to "Opt-Out."  If a parent does not want a student to have e-mail and/or Internet access they must complete and return the "Opt-Out" form. Students may still use school computers for more traditional tasks, such as word processing. The forms are below.

Acceptable Use Forms (the forms listed below are PDF)