Riverdale Middle

Home Of The Wolves!

Welcome to the community of practice for Riverdale Middle School, a collaborative area where DOT Interns, teachers, and school administrators can communicate, network and share resources about using technology in the classroom.  If you would like to read the latest technology newsletter or learn about specific technology-enablement activities happening now at Riverdale Middle School, please click Riverdale Middle's Wiki.

2007-2008 Intern: David Thiberville

Grades Taught at School: 6-8

Location:  Jefferson, Louisiana

School District: Jefferson Parish

Number of faculty: 40

Number of students: 650

Special academic programs/focus: gifted program, ESL, special education

Year school joined DOT USA program: 2007

Technologies currently available at the school: 3 computer labs, projectors in each classroom, 1-3 computers in each classroom, 5 digital cameras, 30 Hand-held GPS Systems, dvd players, 5 microphone headsets, 1 webcam, 17 promethean boards, and laptops for each teacher

ICT-enablement priorities for 2007-2008 academic year: To be able to have teachers effectively communicate technology skills to their students so they can become more engaged in the learning environment.

Riverdale Middle School's Website