Classroom Technology Home / About Us / Classroom Technology As a top private school, Merryhill Elementary & Middle School in Midtown Sacramento is a community of creative and curious learners. We’ve been honored as an Apple Distinguished School since 2015, 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 & Middle School, technology is a big part of how our students learn. From kindergarten through 8th 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 & Middle 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 & Middle 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: 1st Grade Animal Habitat Project Our students in 1st grade are becoming animal experts! They learn all about different animals and where they live. After researching, they write a short report and make a Keynote presentation about their animal. They also make a creative display showing their animal’s habitat. 2nd Grade Music Making with GarageBand Our students in 2nd grade learn how to make music using GarageBand software. We talk about tempo, beat, chords, and melody. First, they make a drumbeat to start their song. Then, they add sounds like bass, piano, and guitar to produce their final song. Finally, they learn how to save and share their songs with others. 3rd Grade Weather Experts Our 3rd grade students learn the difference between weather and climate. Each student picks a vacation spot and learns about its weather and climate. They write notes in Keynote and make a 7-day weather forecast. Then, they use a Green Screen by the Do Ink app to become meteorologists and record their forecasts like on TV. 3rd Grade Business Project Students embark on an exciting journey into the world of economics. They learn how to start their own business! They talk about money, what we need and want, and what makes goods and services valuable. They use Sketches to design their business’ logo and flyer. Then, they use Keynote to present their logo, slogan, and pricing details to their peers. They also write a persuasive essay in Pages to convince customers to buy. 4th Grade Native American Project Students in 4th grade learn about Native Americans. They look at pictures and make inferences based on what they already know and on what they can see happening in the image. They write their answers in Keynote. It’s just one way our students learn about Native Americans in an engaging, hands-on way.
