Heartland Elementary SchoolHeartland Elementary SchoolTo advance the individual capabilities of students; to motivate all students; and to create

leadership opportunities through the use of technology

How do Students join STLP?

Goal 2STLP will provide leadership

opportunities for all students

How students sign up?

When does STLP meet?

Student Technology Leadership Program Application (STLP) Heartland Elementary School The Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) gives students the opportunity to become leaders in their school through the use of technology. A student technology leader helps adults and students at school. STLP students are involved in these activities:Using a digital camera/digital video camera, video editing, basic troubleshooting, software installation, computer maintenance and training others on software. If you would be interested in applying for this program, please fill out this application.Name: _______________________________________________________________________Classroom: ___________________________________________________________________Home phone number: ___________________________________________________________1. List some things that you have taught someone else about using the computer.__________________________________________________________________________2. Describe what you know how to do on a computer. __________________________________________________________________________3. Why would you make a good student technology leader? __________________________________________________________________________I realize that as a student technology leader, I will be responsible for my actions at all times. I may miss some of my classroom assignments, but I will make up all work and follow all directions given to me by my teachers.  Student signature: _______________________________________________________________Teacher signature: ______________________________________________________________Parent signature: ________________________________________________________________Thank you,Tammy Riggs, STLP coordinator, Heartland Elementary School

STLP students will meet in the media center before school.

Heartland Elementary has STLP Students in grades 4-5.

Students using Skype to video chat with Bluegrass Middle school.

Goal 2The STLP will provide leadership opportunities for all students.

Heartland Elementary Total Population

Total Number of Students 470

Total Boys 255

Total Girls 215

Total Black 47

Total White 354

Total Hispanic 46

Total Asian 11

Total Native American 0

Total Other 0

Heartland Elementary Total STLP Students

Total Number of STLP participants 14

Total Boys 8

Total Girls 7

Total Black 1

Total White 13

Total Hispanic 0

Total Asian 0

Total Native American 0

Total Other 0

Publicizing our Accomplishments

Heartland Elementary School shares our STLP accomplishments through our school newsletters, our local newspaper, on HCETV, through our school and district website, and by participation in local, district, and regional showcases

Here is an example of our HYPE WITH SKYPE project.

Getting Out the NewsHeartland Elementary

STLP students participated in the 2010 Fall Showcase at WKU. The project was called “The Hype with Skype.”

Current Heartland Elementary STLP Projects

Skype Project School Newscast Photographing school events Turn on/off computers

Heartland Elementary School News Broadcasts

Goal 1The STLP will develop activities which enhance the academic, social and emotional

growth of the student.Goal 2

The STLP will provide leadership opportunities for all students.The Heartland Elementary School news team produces a live news broadcast for the school each morning. STLP members serving on the news crew arrive at school 30-40 minutes early to work on the daily broadcast. News is presented for our school as well as announcements of high school and community activities.

The crew consists of students from 4th-5th grade.

Goal 3Students will participate in multi-age collaboration by

forming innovative learning partnerships.Goal 4

The STLP will form learning partnerships among students with different technology skills.

The crew consists of students from 4th and 5th grades , with older students training younger students.

Student directors work with students of varying technological skill levels to create continually add to and enhance existing skills.

Goal 6The STLP will develop instructional activities which

integrates technology and benefits the school and supports KETS

Our students help with setting up computer labs. They also help younger students log into the computer and into software programs such as Compass Learning and Accelerated Reader.

Goal 6

The STLP will develop instructional activities which integrates technology and benefits the school and supports KETS.

Using Skype with students from Bluegrass Middle School about the 5th graders

upcoming transfer into middle school gave not only the STLP students insight

into what the future holds but also helped their fellow students now what to expect

in middle school.

Ways that You Promote your School

STLP students are given the opportunity to show off our school by taking pictures of special events and activities at our school. The pictures and articles are often posted on

the “Good News” page on the Hardin County School District web site. This gives the community and other students the opportunity to enjoy the happenings at

Heartland Elementary School.

Goal 2

The STLP will provide leadership opportunities for all students.

Goal 5

The STLP will develop activities which benefit communities.

Photos of school PRHeartland Elementary

STLP participated in the 2010 Fall Showcase at

WKU

Photos of school PR

The STLP students created participation certificates for the annual Heartland Elem. Spelling Bee.

The STLP students helped broadcast the spelling bee live for the whole school to watch.

Student Participation at Local, District, and State Level

Heartland Elementary students participated in the Fall Showcase at WKU.

Heartland Elementary School students are scheduled to participate in a district showcase in the Spring.

Heartland Elementary STLP Vision For The Future

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Heartland Elementary School will continue to include more students and faculty in our STLP group.

Heartland Elementary School will promote the good news about our school more actively and involve more technology in the articles.