Technology and Media

Our Media Center is a busy place. Over 1,000 people will circulate through the Center during a typical week and approximately 1,250 items are checked out to the students and teachers. It's a hub of activity. There is never a dull moment in the Media Center and we are rarely closed during the school day. Sometimes we have special visitors. Sometimes we have special programs. Most of the time you will see students using MediaTrack computerized card catalog to find specific books or information. They may even be incorporating our on-line information sources such as SIRS or Newsbank into their research studies. On occasion, students come in to take an Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) test, a computerized reading comprehensive program that keeps a record of student progress. Our current volume includes over 20,000 print volumes and 400 educational digital videos. We are very proud of what our library has to offer.

We have 3 beautiful computer labs that are packed with modern PC computers. We utilize state-of -the-art programs to enrich Math, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and even typing skills. Two of these labs are dedicated SuccessMaker Labs. Many of our programs are linked to the classrooms through our network so students can utilize the enrichment programs from one of the 720 networked pc computers located around the campus.

Technology Immersion Program (TIP)

Classroom Technology 

Each classroom is equipped with the latest in technology.  This provides teachers with a variety of methods in which to instruct our students.  Teachers and students have available laptop computers, AcivBoard+2's and document cameras as well as DVD/VCR systems. Virtually any type of media can be presented to our students to enrich their learning experience.  Educational streaming media is provided by United Streaming.  Digital media can be presented to our students via the internet on an on-call basis.  Digital cameras and video cameras have been provided for classroom use.  Students can contribute personalized digital content so that it can be integrated into everyday course material.  Utilizing this modern technology ensures that our students are well prepared for their future.

WCAT Live School News

Every school day morning a very special group of students broadcasts a LIVE news show.  These students do everything from writing their own scripts, editing the show, mixing the sound, and filming the TV personalities.  We call it Wildcat News (WCAT).  It is truly a spectacle to watch this group of students in action.  It is also a wonderful opportunity for the teachers and administrators to reach out to the school and make sure that information is presented, awards are distributed and recognition is given.  We have a large number of talented students and teachers at Wilkinson Elementary.  A medium such as WCAT affords us the time to recognize every one of them...on live television in each and every classroom!