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Parkside’s media center is a learning laboratory, and extension of the classroom, dedicated to active, participatory learning. It has a flexible access program which allows all resources to be accessible to students and teachers at the moment of need, making the curriculum connection both timely and relevant. This compliments Parkside’s philosophy of developing students who think critically and become independent users of information. Emphasis is not merely on locating information, but using it effectively. The media center supports the curriculum with extended opportunities to use materials for assignments, enrichment, enjoyment, individual, small group and large group instruction. The media center maintains a totally automated checkout system.
TECHNOLOGY
The media center has 20 networked computers with internet access for student research, multimedia, and assorted instructional programs to help ensure increased student performance and productivity.
Parkside media center has the latest technologies including the following:
VIDEOCONFERENCING EQUIPMENT
Parkside is fortunate to have videoconferencing equipment. This equipment enables students to view and speak with schools, speakers, and organizations locally and world-wide.
TELEVISION STUDIO
Parkside’s television studio is equipped with the latest technologies:
We take pride in creating a welcoming and unusually inviting environment for children. We extend an invitation for you to visit Parkside media center whenever you are in our school.