Elementary (K-5) Tech News
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/typing, Google Workspace Apps, digital citizenship, cyber safety, graphics, coding, web navigation, file management and much more.
Grading
2-5 Grades:
50% of a student's grade is based on Engagement & Participation: Participation is more than attendance—it reflects a student’s presence, effort, focus, and willingness to grow.
Students are assessed on:
- Active involvement and engagement in activities
- Effort, perseverance, and responsiveness to feedback
- Collaboration and positive participation with peers
- Respect for materials, spaces, and expectations
Grades reflect demonstrated participation and growth:
- Students who consistently meet expectations demonstrate proficiency (48/50).
- Students who exceed expectations have opportunities to demonstrate deeper engagement, AA Character, leadership, initiative, and growth.
- Participation is not based on talent or performance level. Every student can demonstrate growth through effort, creativity, collaboration, discipline, and confidence.
50% of a student's grade is based on Skills, Projects, & Assessment, including how they do on individual assignments.
K-1 Grades:
Students will receive: + (excellent), v (proficient), or - (not proficient) grading marks instead of points. Grading categories include Engagement which is based on behavior and participation in class; as well as Skills, Projects & Assessment.
Keyboarding Practice
Students should type at least 15 minutes every day (not just when they have technology specials) in order to become familiar with using Home Row to type on the keyboard. Use Typing.com for keyboarding practice.
Students should meet or exceed these goals to meet typing proficiency:
| Grade | Words Per Minute (WPM) | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Grade | 5 | 90% |
| 2nd Grade | 10 | 90% |
| 3rd Grade | 15 | 90% |
| 4th Grade | 20 | 90% |
| 5th Grade | 25 | 90% |
Rotation 1 - 08/24/2026 - 09/20/2026
Kindergarten: Our first week in the lab we will start the year with an introduction to the class and then become familiar with logging onto the computers and using the mouse.
1st Grade: Our first week in the lab we will start the year with an introduction to the class, learning the parts of the computer and review using the mouse. We will begin using Typing.com for typing practice using home row.
2nd Grade: Our first week in the lab we will start the year with an introduction to the class, taking a Technology Pre-test, learning the parts of the computer and review using the mouse. We will begin using Typing.com for typing practice using home row.
3rd Grade: Our first week in the lab we will start the year with an introduction to the class, taking a Technology Benchmark test, and learn some digital etiquette. We will begin using Learning.com Adaptive Keyboarding for typing practice using home row.
4th Grade: Our first week in the lab we will start the year with an introduction to the class, taking a Technology Benchmark test, and review digital etiquette. We will begin using Learning.com Adaptive Keyboarding for typing practice using home row.
5th Grade: Our first week in the lab we will start the year with an introduction to the class, taking a Technology Benchmark test, and review digital etiquette. We will begin using Learning.com Adaptive Keyboarding for typing practice using home row.