Technology & Innovation
At Windsor Charter Academy, we utilize a STEM-focused curriculum to develop students’ 21st-century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication. We provide students with cutting-edge curriculum and equipment that can be used to enhance their math, science, and engineering skills. To prepare the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs, we encourage exploration in growing industries such as computer science, engineering, robotics, and medicine. We offer classes such as Innovation Lab, LEGO and VEX Robotics, and computer science courses with Project Lead the Way.
Technology Philosophy
Windsor Charter Academy’s core technology philosophy is that technology should enhance classroom instruction, not replace classroom instruction. We believe the most important educational resource in a classroom is a teacher. We also believe that technology can enhance student learning and allow instruction to come to life!
Technology in our Classrooms
Windsor Charter Academy prides itself on having classrooms filled with robust technology that enhances student learning. In most of our classrooms, students will find:
Smart Boards
1:1 Chromebooks for 2nd through 12th Grade
1:2 iPads in Kindergarten and 1:1 iPads in 1st Grade
Google Classroom
In our STEM-based classrooms, students will find:
3D Printers
Audio/Visual Equipment and Software
Cubelets Robot Blocks
Robots & Robotics Equipment
Augmented and Virtual Reality Equipment
Green Screens
Enhancing Education with Technology
In our K-12 classrooms, students use technology and STEM principles to take their learning to a new level. Windsor Charter Academy partners with organizations locally, regionally, and nationally to weave innovative concepts and cutting-edge technology into our classrooms.
Design Thinking and the Engineering Design Process
ISTE Standards and Digital Citizenship
Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy with OtterCares and Ottercares Project Heart
Firebird Film Crew
Windsor Charter Academy VEX Robotics Club (Nationally Ranked)