Technology Classes for grades K-6:
*Please check back throughout the school year to find out what we are learning in class.
Kindergarten
In Technology class we have been covering computer basics. The kindergarteners learned about the parts of the computer and about icons on the desktop and dock. They learned how to turn on the computer, login using a username and password, and logout using the menu bar. Students have also practiced using the bookmark bar and have been working on building mouse skills. The kindergarten students have spent some time on the website ABCya.com where they have been playing grade-level appropriate games to work on keyboarding skills, mouse skills, etc. The kindergarteners use the iPads in their classrooms. In Technology class we will soon be learning about keyboarding basics such as the letters on the keyboard, the spacebar, the shift key, the delete key, etc. They will also be introduced to Teach Your Monster to Read, which is a web-based program that works on letter sounds, blends, and building words.
1st Grade
The 1st graders have been learning about Internet safety and have spent time exploring the NetSmartz Kids website. We have discussed the rules for staying safe while online. They have reviewed computer basics and login procedures. They have also reviewed keyboarding basics. They will once again use Teach Your Monster to Read, which is a web-based program that works on letter sounds, blends, and building words. The students use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms.
2nd Grade
The 2nd graders have been reviewing computer basics and Internet safety using the website, NetSmartzKids.org. We reviewed the computer login procedures as well. They have been introduced to the Keystone AEA online resources. Students have been given time to explore these resources and have learned how to login using their username and password stickers. They use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms. We will soon spend time learning and reviewing keyboarding basics, practicing locating the letters on the keyboard, and being introduced to word processing programs.
3rd Grade
The 3rd graders have reviewed computer basics and Internet safety. They have begun to learn about the online resources from Keystone AEA, such as iClipart and FollettShelf. They will soon learn the basics of downloading, saving, inserting, and manipulating clipart for use in digital classroom projects. They have been instructed on how to access and save files to the file server. Soon, the 3rd graders will be introduced to the online keyboarding program, TypingWeb.com and will begin to work on their keyboarding skills. The 3rd graders use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms.
4th Grade
The 4th graders reviewed Internet safety and they have learned the importance of creating strong passwords for their Google accounts. They have learned the importance of keeping their passwords safe and private. They have begun to explore the online resources from Keystone AEA more in depth. They will continue practicing their keyboarding skills using the online program, TypingWeb.com. They will work hard to learn the correct finger positions to use when typing and the importance of using two hands to type. The students use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms.
5th Grade
The 5th graders reviewed Internet safety, and they have begun to review and explore more in depth the online resources from Keystone AEA. The 5th grade students have reviewed the use of their online Google accounts for word processing, presentations, etc. Soon, the students will review their keyboarding skills using the online program, TypingWeb.com. The 5th graders use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms for various projects.
6th Grade
The 6th graders reviewed Internet safety. They have begun to review and explore more in depth the online resources from Keystone AEA. The 6th grade students have reviewed the use of their online Google accounts for word processing, presentations, etc. They have started using their school email accounts to contact teachers and classmates. They frequently use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms. Next, 6th grade students will learn about the program, iMovie. They will work with a partner to research an environmental topic, in order to produce an iMovie, which will create awareness of their chosen issue. These iMovies will be shared on KSFX, which is a newscast created by the 6th grade students. 6th grade students can elect to be a part of the KSFX crew, where they take pictures, run the video camera, become newscast anchors, write the script, direct the newscast, and edit the program using iMovie.
In Technology class we have been covering computer basics. The kindergarteners learned about the parts of the computer and about icons on the desktop and dock. They learned how to turn on the computer, login using a username and password, and logout using the menu bar. Students have also practiced using the bookmark bar and have been working on building mouse skills. The kindergarten students have spent some time on the website ABCya.com where they have been playing grade-level appropriate games to work on keyboarding skills, mouse skills, etc. The kindergarteners use the iPads in their classrooms. In Technology class we will soon be learning about keyboarding basics such as the letters on the keyboard, the spacebar, the shift key, the delete key, etc. They will also be introduced to Teach Your Monster to Read, which is a web-based program that works on letter sounds, blends, and building words.
1st Grade
The 1st graders have been learning about Internet safety and have spent time exploring the NetSmartz Kids website. We have discussed the rules for staying safe while online. They have reviewed computer basics and login procedures. They have also reviewed keyboarding basics. They will once again use Teach Your Monster to Read, which is a web-based program that works on letter sounds, blends, and building words. The students use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms.
2nd Grade
The 2nd graders have been reviewing computer basics and Internet safety using the website, NetSmartzKids.org. We reviewed the computer login procedures as well. They have been introduced to the Keystone AEA online resources. Students have been given time to explore these resources and have learned how to login using their username and password stickers. They use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms. We will soon spend time learning and reviewing keyboarding basics, practicing locating the letters on the keyboard, and being introduced to word processing programs.
3rd Grade
The 3rd graders have reviewed computer basics and Internet safety. They have begun to learn about the online resources from Keystone AEA, such as iClipart and FollettShelf. They will soon learn the basics of downloading, saving, inserting, and manipulating clipart for use in digital classroom projects. They have been instructed on how to access and save files to the file server. Soon, the 3rd graders will be introduced to the online keyboarding program, TypingWeb.com and will begin to work on their keyboarding skills. The 3rd graders use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms.
4th Grade
The 4th graders reviewed Internet safety and they have learned the importance of creating strong passwords for their Google accounts. They have learned the importance of keeping their passwords safe and private. They have begun to explore the online resources from Keystone AEA more in depth. They will continue practicing their keyboarding skills using the online program, TypingWeb.com. They will work hard to learn the correct finger positions to use when typing and the importance of using two hands to type. The students use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms.
5th Grade
The 5th graders reviewed Internet safety, and they have begun to review and explore more in depth the online resources from Keystone AEA. The 5th grade students have reviewed the use of their online Google accounts for word processing, presentations, etc. Soon, the students will review their keyboarding skills using the online program, TypingWeb.com. The 5th graders use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms for various projects.
6th Grade
The 6th graders reviewed Internet safety. They have begun to review and explore more in depth the online resources from Keystone AEA. The 6th grade students have reviewed the use of their online Google accounts for word processing, presentations, etc. They have started using their school email accounts to contact teachers and classmates. They frequently use the iPads and laptops in their classrooms. Next, 6th grade students will learn about the program, iMovie. They will work with a partner to research an environmental topic, in order to produce an iMovie, which will create awareness of their chosen issue. These iMovies will be shared on KSFX, which is a newscast created by the 6th grade students. 6th grade students can elect to be a part of the KSFX crew, where they take pictures, run the video camera, become newscast anchors, write the script, direct the newscast, and edit the program using iMovie.
