Technology Enhanced Learning
Every student matters, every moment counts
At Williams Elementary, every child is immersed in an engaging learning environment. Our students learn through a variety of methods that allow them to showcase their unique abilities. We believe every child should have the opportunity to express their thinking and their creativity through voice and choice. Our students use a variety of applications to express their learning, either working individually or learning to collaborate with their peers.
95% of parents feel that technology helps student learning.
– LCAP Survey
Student-Centered Instruction Matters
Our staff is empowered to provide deliberate, engaging, student-centered learning that is purposeful and relevant.
Creativity and Innovation Count
Students use technology to showcase their abilities and talents. They collaborate with peers and exchange ideas through project-based learning.
Building Family Moments Count
Through a connected community, our students and staff flourish. Our family nights and family events form connections and bonds. We promote a growth mindset, good character, and enriching opportunities to allow our learners to become successful.
1:1 iPad Program
21st Century Learning
Tech Squad
Innovation Lab
Apple Distinguished School
100% Teachers are Apple Certified
An Apple Distinguished School
At Williams, our students use new ways to complete assignments and create connections between concepts and ideas. They use their imagination and resourcefulness, they think outside the box, and they see the world around them in different ways. They are able to accomplish these concepts with the use of various platforms such as Adobe Spark, Book Creator, and Clips.
Additionally, our teachers are in constant pursuit of learning and growing their knowledge. They value new and current information that will benefit all students. Our educators participate in various staff development days that expand and broaden their abilities. Lessons and plans are designed specifically with voice and choice in mind and they are delivered through various modes of learning. Our educators encourage curiosity, voice, and individuality in all students.
“We believe in providing robust opportunities for our students to think deeply and creatively, allowing them to have voice and choice while utilizing an iPad as a tool for learning across all content areas. We are committed to providing a learning environment where our students are engaged, challenged and are on a continuous path toward innovation. ”
– Jennifer Robbins, Director of Elementary Education
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Forging Responsible & Aware Digital Citizens
We cannot properly prep our students for the future without lessons in digital citizenship. It is vital in the world we live in today. At Downey Unified, we teach our students how their words online have real-world effects and the permanence of their digital footprint, along with key online safety skills.
Be a Good Citizen
- Be safe on and offline
- Help protect “safe spaces”
- Posts must be directly related to course
- Only participate in meetings/chat rooms related to your classes and set up by your teachers
Be Trustworthy
- Be honest
- Use school appropriate and scholarly language
- Use the chat feature to post questions/respond
Be Responsible
- Prioritize time appropriately
- Own your words and actions
- Treat your device/equipment with care
Be Fair
- Be inclusive
- Allow others to share their views
Be Respectful
- Think before you post, speak or act
- Act and speak as if you were talking to your teacher or peer face to face
- Respect classmates and teachers
Be Caring
- Be patient with each other
- Help those in need
- Ask for help when needed