Special Events

Computer Science Week

Coding

The Hour of Code is a global event designed to celebrate Computer Science Education Week. Each year, during this time, students around the world are challenged to learn the basics of coding. Children have the opportunity to learn coding which celebrates Computer Science Education Week. All Children in grades three to five are given the opportunity to learn “Block coding” using our computers.

Dance Party and Music Lab: Jam Session  are two of the programs students used during our Hour of Code/Computer Science Week Event. 

    

 

Block Coding

    

Google Volunteer Visitor

      

Special Visitor

   

During Computer Science Week, Ms. Tricomi welcomed a Google Volunteer into her 5th Grade Technology classroom.

Mr. Huang, a Google Volunteer, delivered a one-hour lesson to Class 5-509 aimed at inspiring students and sharing insights into roles in 

computer science.

    

 

  • Promethean Board

Technology in the Classroom

PS 197 has been very fortunate to have received RESO A grants and school funding to be able to purchase:  

*   Promethean and document projectors for every classroom.

* Class sets of Chromebooks in the upper grades and class sets of iPads in the lower grades.

*  Laptops for all teachers and service providers.   

*  Mobile Chromebook carts and iPad carts for class use.

  • iPad

  • Dash

    Dash robot image

Internet and Group Work

Technology is infused through daily lessons with the use of BrainPop, BrainPop Jr., Big Brainz and Imagine Learning. These web sites offer animated and curriculum-based content that engages students, supports educators, and bolsters achievement.

In all content areas, our smart boards offer students opportunities to have shared experiences around learning. They offer teachers and students opportunities to access the internet for resources that enhance teaching and learning for our students. Students have interactive experiences with our smart boards that allow them to engage in learning an many new and exciting ways.

 Lego Robotics

                                                                             

     

 

Computer Skills and STEAM Engineering Pipeline!

 Each class has the opportunity to use the Computer lab on a weekly basis, where they learn basic computer skills, research skills, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint as well as using various Educational programs to strengthen their academic skills.

Presently, we have aligned PS 197 to be part of the “Midwood Pipeline” for Engineering. It is our hope that all the children at PS 197 will have the opportunity to be part of this new engineering curriculum (STEAM) where they may learn coding, Robotics, STEM as well as other programs which will continue to grow.

  • Dash robot maze

    Dash robot maze