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Elementary (K-5) Tech News

 
Updated 11/3/23
 

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.

 
Rotation 3 - 10/30/2023 - 11/29/2023
 
Kindergarten: Our third week in the lab we will continue to work on our Mouse Skills in Learning.com. We will continue using Typing.com for keyboarding practice.
 
1st Grade: Our third week in the lab we will review word processing basics in Learning.com and then be introduced to future technology of 3D Printing. We will continue using Typing.com for keyboarding practice.
 
2nd Grade: Our third week in the lab we will review word processing basics in Learning.com and then creating our own Google Doc that includes our name, an animal picture and basic formatting. We will continue using Typing.com for keyboarding practice.
 
3rd Grade: Our third week in the lab we will learn all about spreadsheets in Learning.com. Students will then survey their classmates' favorite color and create a Color Survey Google Sheet table and chart. We will continue using Typing.com for typing practice.
 
4th Grade: Our third week in the lab we review spreadsheets in Learning.com and create a Snowman Google Sheets. We will continue using Typing.com for typing practice.
 
5th Grade: Our third week in the lab we will begin our TechnoEntrepreneur unit where students use a variety of Google Workspace apps to assist them in creating a restaurant. To determine their kind of restaurant, students will use Google Sheets to survey their classmates and create a chart of their results. Students will then use Canva to create an original logo of their restaurant. We will continue using Typing.com for typing practice.
 
Fall Conferences: K-5 parents may schedule to meet with me on Wednesday, October 11 or Thursday, October 12 from 4:30PM-7PM at Motsenbocker room 213.