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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Middle School will now have 25 new Chromebooks to enhance learning for students.
The school received a Classroom Build Grant from the North Dakota Educational Technology Council (ND ETC) on March 21st. The project was one of 38 proposals to be approved for funding out of 97 total applications.
“I couldn’t be more excited to have received the grant to purchase Chromebooks for our Transmath and Corrective Reading Program,” Jamestown Educator Rhona Roaldson stated.
“Ryan Harty and Pam Brown informed the staff that the ND Educational Technology Council was awarding grants for technology projects, so I, with the help of Peggy Schrader, applied for this opportunity. Our vision at Jamestown Middle School is “Learning for All” and I believe that is why we were chosen to receive this grant. Students learn at different rates but all students can learn. When the daily learning target is clear and students have the correct supports, they start to gain the confidence that they need to be successful. “
Roaldson teaches Transmath and Peggy Schrader teaches the Corrective REading Program. Roaldson says the Chromebooks will be used to reach their learning targets.
“It took a while for students to get used to taking their unit math quizzes and assessments (traditionally chapter quizzes/tests) online, but now it has become second nature. They still use scratch paper and/or mini whiteboards and markers to work out the problems, but the final answer is just a click away with instant feedback once they submit,” Roaldson stated.
34 schools across North Dakota received Classroom Build Grants totaling $178,290. The school reports that the monies were allocated to the ND ETC by the North Dakota Legislature to provide funding for improving student achievement using technology.
“The Chromebooks have allowed our students to engage in the online resources, use technology routinely to effectively seek out or research information, communicate with others, complete assignments, quizzes and assessments, and be more creative in their work. When using technology routinely, less class time is spent giving directions and expectations or traveling to a lab or library to use technology. The Chromebooks have allowed students more opportunities to engage in the technological world, thus preparing them for the future educational paths and job opportunities that haven’t even been thought of yet,” Roaldson pointed out.
