My Class Objectives:

• Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate uses of technology.
• Use technology, social media, and the internet in a responsible and safe manner.
• Use a variety of media and formats to collaborate, publish and interact with peers and other audiences.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
• Use technology tools and information resources to increase productivity, promote creativity and facilitate academic learning.
• Evaluate and select informational resources based on their appropriateness and accuracy.
• Identify the benefits of technology to maximize student learning and facilitate higher order thinking skills.

Keyboarding and Applications

4th, 5th, & 6th grade students will learn proper typing technique, basic typing position and posture. They will also learn to use Google and Microsoft applications, such as Google Drive, Slides and Docs, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. They will also learn to utilize multiple technology applications, tools, and resources to design and create products that will be necessary skills in future employment, such as pamphlets, PowerPoints, and informational videos.