ES: Specialists: Mr. Oesch, Computers

Studio Tour

"Media Literacy: The ability to communicate in a variety of powerful ways, different from speaking or writing....Making quality videos and movies, and being able to combine picture and sound together effectively, is a skill that applies throughout your life." - Michael Rubin (2004)

Studio Tour

Purpose:
Riverton Elementary School's Multimedia Studio is designed to provide an exceptional understanding of media literacy and other facets of tech education aligned with National Educational Technology Standards to children in grades K-4.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the RES multimedia instructional program is to encourage and assist students in seeking an understanding of and gaining an appreciation for the power or a variety of electronic and print communication, information, and entertainment systems.

Studio Equipment:
The studio is equipped with 24 Dell general computers, six Apple eMac turnkey computers, an Apple iMac turnkey computer, an Apple MacBook laptop, a MacroSystem Avio video editor, a MacroSystem Prestige video editor, two digital still cameras, eight digital video cameras, an interactive White Board with Apple and Windows software upgrades, sound equipment and lighting. Commonly used software on the PCs includes Microsoft Office applications, Kid Pix, Kidspiration, Type to Learn, and Timeliner.

Commonly used software on the Macs includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iSight, Photo Booth, AppleWorks, Garageband, Microsoft Office applications and Kid Pix OSX.

Studio Time:

Students attend Multimedia for 25-minute class periods every fifth school day throughout the year.