Classroom Technology Home / About Us / Classroom Technology As a top private school, Merryhill Elementary School in Roseville is a community of creative and curious learners. We’ve been honored as an Apple Distinguished School since 2022, a title given to less than 900 schools in 37 countries. This places us as one of the most innovative schools in the world. We use technology in daily activities to drive creative thinking, foster teamwork, and tailor learning to each child’s needs. Features of an Apple Distinguished School Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 1:1 iPad Program At Merryhill Elementary School, technology is a big part of how our students learn. From kindergarten through 5th grade, each of our students has their own iPad, which empowers them to explore new ideas and take on projects with ease. Curriculum Integration Curriculum Integration Apple Distinguished Schools use Apple apps and other digital tools to make learning fun, interactive, and safe. This helps students learn in new and exciting ways. Tech-Savvy Teachers Tech-Savvy Teachers Our staff are experts with Apple products. They work together to share fresh ways to use these tools to enhance their lesson plans. 1:1 iPad Program Why Being an Apple Distinguished School Matters Being part of a select group of Apple Distinguished Schools shows our commitment to quality private school education. It demonstrates that we are leaders in using technology to improve learning. At Merryhill Elementary School, we arm our students with the skills they need to succeed in a changing world. We use Apple products to inspire, imagine, and transform our teaching and learning. Our students use these tools to connect with their community and bring their projects to life. Apple technology in our school includes AR Makr, AR Technology, GarageBand, SoundCloud, iMovie, GreenScreen, Makey Makey, Logitech Crayons, iPads, and Mac Minis. Real Examples From Our Classroom Being an Apple Distinguished School confirms what we’ve always known to be true. Merryhill Elementary School is a place where children not only learn, but thrive. Through the use of Apple technology, we help our students explore new possibilities, solve problems, and make a difference in the world. This approach reflects our core values of academic success, character growth, and self-motivation..Here’s just a few examples of how our students use Apple products: Kindergarten Community Helpers Our students learned about community helpers. They selected a job and used a green screen to place themselves in a work space. They practiced public speaking by sharing facts about their chosen job with their classmates. 2nd Grade Swift Playground Our students in 2nd grade explored coding using Swift Playground. They recorded their process of editing and debugging code. This experience introduced them to the world of programming in a fun and interactive way. 4th Grade Art Storytelling Our students in 4th grade combined technology and creativity to present their art projects using green screen effects and video editing software. They recorded themselves explaining their art, inspirations, and techniques with their artwork digitally placed in the background. 5th Grade Minecraft World Building Our 5th grade students used Minecraft as a creative platform to design and build digital worlds. They used problem-solving and design thinking skills to make environments, structures, and interactive elements. Art Club Funko Pop Our students in Art Club designed and crafted their own unique figures, bringing creativity and design to life. Through this project, they explored self-expression and storytelling, transforming their ideas into figurines.
