Curriculum

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Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School Technology
Technology at POP is not taught as a separate discipline, but rather technology skills are absorbed through the usage of computers in the lab. Our focus is on teaching computer concepts and skills that can be applied regardless of platform or application. The technology specialist works closely with the classroom teacher to develop lessons in support of the curriculum. The technology program focuses on six major concepts:
 * Technology Awareness
 * Keyboarding
 * Word Processing
 * Paint/Draw/Graphic Skills
 * Network Awareness
 * Introduction to Multimedia

**Things that we will be working on this school year:** Introduction of computer terms Interacting appropriately with students and teacher Using computer for letter and number recognition/left and right directions Understanding and appropriately use basic commands: click, click and drag, double click, space, return Begin word processing Begin Keyboarding Turning the monitor on and off Learning to maneuver through a age appropriate website Exposure to web browsers and websites using our wikispace Learning to use artistic programs to create or illustrate their own work Interact with programs to strengthen math and language arts knowledge



** What we will be working on this school year: ** Learn to recognize parts of a computer Review turning on and shutting down the computer Review and begin to demonstrate knowledge of computer terms Learn the rules for computer care and use Identify and appropriately use basic keyboard commands Word process previously written works for keyboard familiarity Word process their own creative writing Continue Keyboarding Programs Learn how to go places on Internet Explorer using our wikispace Learn how to save work Learn how to retrieve work saved and to print work Interact with programs to strengthen math and language arts knowledge Begin learning keyboarding using both hands Learn about being safe on the Internet Learn the formatting toolbar Learn to insert clip art into word processing documents Use art programs to create work



Knowing the rules for computer care and use Identifying and appropriately use basic keyboard commands previously taught Learning additional keyboard functions and commands Continue Keyboarding Programs Composing written work on the computer Learning and using home keys while keyboarding Reviewing and beginning to demonstrate knowledge of computer terms Practicing using the formatting toolbar while word processing Use art programs to create work that supports Be able to follow oral directions to get to specific websites Introduce how to save and retrieve work on the network Interact with programs to strengthen math and language arts knowledge
 * What we will be working on this school year: **

Learn how to: create a PowerPoint presentation import pictures into documents use MS Publisher to create cards, etc. be safe on the Internet



Demonstrate knowledge of technology terms and devices by using in everyday language Increase keyboarding skills through practice Write, edit, and print word documents on the computer Identify and appropriately use basic editing functions in MS Word Continue building Internet research skills Create a Power Point Presentation with researched information Learn how we import pictures into a document Keyboard Practice Create cards or documents in MS Publisher Review how to retrieve work saved on the network Learn additional keyboard functions and commands Use art and concept mapping programs to create work Interact with programs to strengthen math and language arts knowledge Exposure to spreadsheets in MS Excel Learn more about Internet safety Use correct posture while keyboarding
 * Here's what we will be working on this school year: **



Demonstrate knowledge of technology terms and devices by using in everyday language Increase keyboarding skills through practice, using correct posture Write, edit, and print word documents on the computer Identify and appropriately use basic editing functions in MS Word Create a Power Point Presentation with researched information Learn additional keyboard functions and commands Create cards or documents in MS Publisher Continue Keyboard Practice Use art and concept mapping programs to create work Interact with programs to strengthen math and language arts knowledge Create spreadsheets and graphs using Excel Learn more about Internet Safety
 * Here is what we will be working on this school year: **

Review how to: do internet research import pictures into a document save work on designated drive retrieve saved work



Be able to demonstrate knowledge of technology terms and devices by using in everyday language Increase keyboarding skills through practice while using correct posture Write, edit, and print word documents on the computer Identify and appropriately use basic editing functions in MS Word Create a Power Point Presentation with researched information Learn additional keyboard functions and commands Keyboarding Create cards or documents in MS Publisher Use art and concept mapping programs to create work Interact with programs to strengthen math and language arts knowledge Create spreadsheets and graphs using MS Excel Learn more about Internet Safety
 * Here is what we will be working on this school year: **

Review how to:

do internet research import pictures into a document save work on network drive retrieve work saved on drive

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