Computer Technology
Teacher: Erik Tom

Core Curriculum: Easy Tech from Learning.com

Curriculum Overview:
Upper Elementary students practice keyboarding principles including home row, upper row and lower row through interactive computer based drills and using learning resources such as keyboarding gloves and online lessons. In addition, keyboarding posture and proper hand placement are emphasized.

Computer Technology Goals:

• Students complete lessons that introduce concepts in computer basics, word processing, beginning graphics and computer navigation.
• Creation of a document through keyboarding a personal story into a word processing program, using basic editing and page layout skills.
• Students demonstrate understanding of broad concepts of computer fundamentals, desktop, windows and controls, toolbars and menus, software and network basics.
• Students identify the parts of the keyboard and practice home row, upper row and lower row through interactive computer based drills and using learning resources such as keyboarding gloves and online lessons.
• Students develop their keyboarding skills and focus on accuracy and speed.
• Students use software to create visual maps/graphic organizers.
• Students use software to create text files with images.
• Demonstrate understanding of broad concepts of computer fundamentals, desktop, windows and controls, toolbars and menus, software and network basics.
• Create a PowerPoint presentation by distilling written work into chunked bulleted lists, inserting supporting graphics and applying effective page layout concepts.
• Students understand and demonstrate effective use of copyright law.
• Students follow technology use guidelines and acceptable use policies.