Technology

Mr. Genova 
jgenova@st-ignatius-edu.org

PK4 –  4th

Objectives:

• To provide all students with the opportunity to explore the use of technology in a safe and supervised environment.

• To allow students to engage with the internet and software for the purpose of expanding one’s ability and means of communication.

• To appropriately cover all of the TEKS for each individual grade level.

• To integrate moral teachings into lessons especially when it comes to using other peoples’ ideas, utilizing software programs, copying materials, safe and appropriate internet use, etc.

PK – Kindergarten: Students at this age will be focused on identifying the parts of a computer & their functions, utilizing the mouse and keyboard properly, opening & closing documents and programs, and utilizing software to support their math and reading objectives.

• Academic games that are web-based such as www.starfall.com & www.pbskids.com

• Renaissance Learning Suite: Star Early Literacy benchmark reading test online

• Free online drawing programs

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word & PowerPoint)

• Academic games that are web-based such as www.starfall.com & www.pbskids.com & www.poptropica.com (published by Pearson & focuses on problem solving, critical thinking and math skills).

• Renaissance Learning Suite: Star Literacy benchmark reading test, Accelerated Reader  

• Free online drawing programs

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word & PowerPoint & Excell)

• Typing Pal

• Quick review of materials from previous class

• Two Typing Pal activities (activities are in order by skills that need to be mastered)

• Lesson for the day (Web based or software based)

• Free Play – Students will be able to choose from a short list of academic-based online games.