Checklists Portfoli0s

Observations Surveys Projects Rubrics Performance Based

tools will be used ::The following assessment

known as NET-S. (See left insert)

opportunity and charged with the expectation to apply their skills in authentic, integrated ways to solve problems, complete projects, and creatively extend their abilities based on the National Educational Technology Standards for Students better

Students will be given the

Please note below the dates and marking periods for your child’s

Tech/Computer trimester schedule::

1st Trimester :: K-5Aug. 17th through Nov. 10th,

2016(Report cards will be distributed

with the regular 2nd quarter marking period)

2nd Trimester :: Jr. HighNov. 14th, 2016 through Feb.

27th, 2017(Report cards will be distributed

with the regular 3rd quarter marking period)

3rd Trimester :: K-5Feb. 27th, 2017 through May

26th, 2017(Report cards will be distributed

with the regular 4th quarter marking period)

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CURRICULUMOur standard course of study describes the progressive development of knowledge and skills in seven strands: Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desktop Publishing, Spreadsheets, Multimedia/Presentation, Digital Citizenship, Internet Research, Animation and Computer Coding & Cryptology and STEM.

In the primary grades, the objectives focus on the essential skills.

In the intermediate and Jr. High grades, the objectives build upon and reinforce those skills through application and use in content area assignments/projects.

The following applications will be used throughout the year to drive instruction::

“ I’m an explorer, an archeologist, an astronomer, and a writer when I use the net.”

- Eric Ebner, A Minnesota Student

TRIMESTER SCHEDULE & GRADING PERIODS

HOW WILL YOUR CHILD BE ASSESSED IN COMPUTERS?

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS – NETSSThe National Educational

Technology Standards for Students address the need for basic technology competence, and also incorporate the skills and knowledge that students require to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly digital society. These areas include the ability to:

Demonstrate creativity and innovation

Communicate and collaborate

Conduct research and use information

Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions

Practice digital citizenship

Use technology

WELCOME

TO OPEN HOUSE

2016-2017

TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS

Science) Coding (Computer ToonBoom Animation Keynote Presentation

o iTuneso iPhotoo iMovie

iLife Serieso PowerPointo Microsoft Excelo Microsoft Word

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