The instructional goals integrate the curriculum and technology in a student-centered classroom where the students are actively involved in the educational process.
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Focus on basic content, and higher-level thinking skills that accommodate a variety of learning styles and multiple intelligences.
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Develop a core curriculum which incorporates the essential skills needed to provide competent, life-long learners.
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Access, organize, interpret and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
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Engage children in ongoing learning activities (individual and in teams) in order to stimulate computer proficiency.
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Support children’s exploring, communicating, thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Expose children to complex, real-life issues incorporating project-based learning with a variety of technology.
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Make technology available when the need arises so that children can integrate it into their learning.
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Use technology to communicate effectively and creatively.
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Understand and participate in the democratic process where children assume responsibility for their own actions.
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Incorporate authentic assessment by both the learner and the teacher as an integral part of learning.
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Engage in technological experiences not feasible with other tools.