Technology
Technology
Students will work in a Windows environment to learn keyboarding, Microsoft Office programs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Each year we build on what was introduced and worked on the previous year. The goal is for all 8th grade students to be ready for any high school they wish to attend.
Early Childhood (Pre-K4 and Kindergarten)
- The main focus is respect for computer equipment.
- Learning how to use the mouse
1st Grade
- Begin with file organization, saving files into a student’s individual folder
- Begin letter location on the keyboard
- Introduction to spreadsheet program
2nd Grade
- File organization, saving files into a student’s individual folder
- Keyboarding begins in the second semester
- Use spreadsheet program for collecting data
3rd Grade
- Major emphasis on accuracy in keyboarding
- Use spreadsheet for collecting data
- Use individual log-in information to access the server, and File Explorer
4th Grade
- Keyboarding for accuracy
- Computer vocabulary
- Use individual email account, and access Google Classroom
- Microsoft Word or Google Docs for typing paragraphs and business letters
5th-6th Grade
- Microsoft Word and Google Docs for typing academic papers
- Use Internet for research projects
- Computer vocabulary
- Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides projects
- Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for creating charts and graphs
7th-8th Grade
- Microsoft Word or Google Docs for typing academic papers
- Use Internet for research projects
- Computer Vocabulary
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Integration of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation programs