SME
(SuccessMaker Enterprise) LAB
Westside Elementary's computer lab is
aimed at integrating state-of-the art technology within the
curriculum. There are 59 computer stations, currently featuring Apple
iMacs and eMacs. Each computer has the ability
to connect to the internet. This is available to students under the
direct supervision of their classroom teacher.
All students are asked
to provide their own headphones for lab use. These can be purchased inexpensively from Walmart,
Target, or other discount stores. (Please do not supply high quality,
expensive headphones - students tend to lose them.)
First through third
grade students use the computer lab on a daily basis for 30 minutes. Fourth and Fifth grade students also use the
lab if they are identified by FCAT results as Level One. The main program
used is SuccessMaker Enterprise
from Pearson Learning. It focuses on