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Technology<\/h1>\n

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Technology Enhanced Learning<\/h1>\n

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Every student matters, every moment counts<\/h2>\n

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. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j9kvWobRlMo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”help-desk” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”#F4F4F4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#002269″ text_line_height=”1em” header_font_size=”25px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#003399″ header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

95% of parents feel that technology helps student learning.<\/em><\/h2>\n

– LCAP Survey<\/em><\/p>\n

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Student-Centered Instruction Matters<\/h3>\n

Our staff is empowered to provide deliberate, engaging, student-centered learning that is purposeful and relevant.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/williams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/image007-640×480-1.jpg” alt=”Young girl drawing on an iPad” title_text=”image007-640×480″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”10px||20px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Creativity and Innovation Count<\/h3>\n

Students use technology to showcase their abilities and talents. They collaborate with peers and exchange ideas through project-based learning.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Building Family Moments Count<\/h3>\n

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.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”accentColor” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/williams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/1-1-FPO.png” alt=”1:1″ title_text=”1-1-FPO” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

1:1 iPad Program<\/h4>\n

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21st Century Learning<\/h4>\n

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Tech Squad<\/h4>\n

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Innovation Lab<\/h4>\n

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Apple Distinguished School<\/h4>\n

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100% Teachers are Apple Certified<\/h4>\n

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An Apple Distinguished School<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe 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. \u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

– Jennifer Robbins, Director of Elementary Education\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ready to Get Started?<\/h2>\n

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Forging Responsible & Aware Digital Citizens<\/h2>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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