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Elementary (K-5) Tech News

 
Updated 3/13/24
 

Welcome to Technology!

 

My name is Ms. Brown and I'm the Elementary Technology Teacher at American Academy, Motsenbocker Campus. I am so excited to be teaching Technology this year! I truly love what I do! My goal is to set-up our students for success by giving them a well-rounded education in technology. Most of my class is centered on skill building followed by project-based learning and I strive to make my content engaging, relevant and fun!

 

Course Overview

 

In each grade they will learn tech skills that build on what they learned from the previous year, so that when they leave me in 5th grade they will be very proficient in a myriad of technology skills.

 

Students will learn skills in keyboarding, word processing, digital citizenship, cyber safety, presentation software, graphics, coding, web navigation, file management and much more.

 

Minecraft Education

 

We are excited to let you know that, in the Tech department, we will be using Minecraft EDU (the educational version of Minecraft) in class for mini-lessons from time to time throughout the remainder of this year. This is a fun way for students to learn collaboration and problem-solving skills in a safe, controlled environment. Students will work with their classmates in a virtual space to create and learn together in the amazing world of Minecraft! We look forward to what they build! For more information here are some links.

 
Looking for volunteer hours, Mrs Brown could use your assistance - check it out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4AA5AE2BAAF49-48555756-friday
 
Rotation 7 - 3/11/2024 - 4/15/2024
 
Kindergarten: Our seventh week in the lab we will continue to gain coding and problem solving experience by working through Code.org lessons. We will continue using Typing.com for typing practice.
 
1st Grade: Our seventh week in the lab we will continue to gain coding and problem solving experience by working through Code.org lessons. We will continue using Typing.com for typing practice.
 
2nd Grade: Our seventh week in the lab we will continue to gain coding and problem solving experience by working through Code.org lessons. We will continue using Typing.com for typing practice.
 
3rd Grade: Our seventh week in the lab we will learn how to navigate and use the tools available to them for the upcoming CMAS testing. They will then continue to gain coding and problem solving experience by working through Code.org lessons. We will continue using Typing.com for typing practice.
 
4th Grade: Our seventh week in the lab we will learn how to navigate and use the tools available to them for the upcoming CMAS testing. They will then continue to gain coding and problem solving experience by working through Code.org lessons. Students will also spend a day being introduced to Artificial Intelligence. We will continue using Typing.com for typing practice. 
 
5th Grade: Our seventh week in the lab we will learn how to navigate and use the tools available to them for the upcoming CMAS testing. They will then continue to gain coding and problem solving experience by working through Code.org lessons. Students will also spend a day being introduced to Artificial Intelligence. We will continue using Typing.com for typing practice.
 
Spring Conferences: K-5 parents may schedule to meet with me on Wednesday, May 8th or Thursday, May 9th from 4:30PM-7PM at Motsenbocker room 213.