Technology at a Glance
PK-1st Grade:
Fostering the basic skills necessary for the successful integration of computer use in the framework of a classroom
Our PK-1st grade students:
Introduce computer hardware, its use and care, and develop and maintain appropriate Technology Lab “Rules of Conduct”.
Develop the student’s hand/eye coordination, mouse and keyboard skills via computer games and exercises designed specifically for that purpose.
Master computer logon and logout procedures using assigned user name and password.
Master grade appropriate “Math Facts” on a computer based program designed to foster fluency.
Discuss and understand how Christian values should guide use of Technology.
2nd-3rd Grade:
Utilizing the computer to supplement and fortify concepts and skills presented in the classroom.
Our 2nd and 3rd grade Technology students:
Continue the development of “Math Facts” fluency by transitioning from a multiple choice format to one in which the student is required to “keyin” the correct answer.
Use Technology to present activities to enhance fact based knowledge to supplement that presented in the classroom.
Familiarization of the students with the layout and basic functions of the computer keyboard and the presentation and practice of rudimentary typing skills.
Type a paragraph in Technology class on an assigned topic that references two sources that the students are taught to access online.
Practice Christian values in working collaboratively with Technology.
4th-6th Grade:
Acquiring the skill set necessary to foster efficient use of technology for purposes of creativity, research, and communication.
Our 4th through 6th grade Technology students:
Understand importance and implications of school’s Acceptable use Policy and Internet Safety and good behavior.
Present information in simple multimedia presentation using Google Docs and Slides along with understanding file and folders on Google Drive.
Develop understanding of basics of computer programming and coding.
Demonstrate touch-typing techniques while increasing speed and maintaining accuracy.
Establish understanding of safe and Christian use of technology by competing in the FBI Safety Online program.
7th-8th Grade:
Broadening of the skill sets necessary to foster proficient independent use of technology for purposes of creativity, research, and communication.
Our 7th and 8th grade Technology students:
Demonstrate independent use of technology as a tool for acquiring, analyzing, communicating, and organizing information through self paced projects.
Integrate word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software into effective presentations.
Learn coding and programming of a specific code language.
Gain a basic understanding of financial literacy.
Establish understanding of safe and Christian use of technology by competing in the FBI Safety Online program.