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Computer Curriculum

                Trinity Lutheran School. Elkhart, IN                  

EARLY CHILDHOOD/PRIMARY CURRICULUM (Preschool-2)

BASIC ASSUMPTIONS:

1. Young children benefit from being motivated and supported in the process of learning to do educational tasks: reading, writing, math concepts and computation.

2. Young children have a natural curiosity about their environments, including technology.
3. Young children need to be taught the skills for using technology.
4. Young children learn educational tasks through the use of technology when it is available to them.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To motivate and assist acquisition of reading and math skills through use of reading and math computer "games" for individualized remediation and enrichment. (Living Books, MECC Programs, age appropriate educational games, Accelerated Reader, Ultrakey)

• Text and graphics encourage acquisition of understanding of print.
• Audio capabilities encourage nonreaders to be able to follow directions when given orally and to do echo reading.
• Audio, text and graphics work together to help visual and auditory learners acquire skills.

2. To acquire computer skills through practice with "paintbrush‑type" program (Kidpix, Kidworks)

• To learn the use of menus
• To develop eye/hand coordination
• To encourage risk taking
• To develop willingness to learn independently
• To develop comfort and confidence with use of technology

3. To gain confidence in reading and writing skills using the computer to compose short stories, poems, and articles for "publication" (Kidworks, Student Writing Center).

• Students will become familiar with keyboard functions: capitalization, punctuation, erasing (deleting).
• Students with writing difficulties -- perception, eye/hand coordination, strength -- will experience success.

4. To enhance the evaluation and variety of children's work.
5. Identify basic computer parts using proper vocabulary, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU, floppy disk, hard disk

INTERMEDIATE CURRICULUM (grades 3-5) 

BASIC ASSUMPTIONS:

1. Keyboarding skills will be necessary for future educational programs and occupational goals.

2. Third grade students are physically developed to be able to perform key strokes. (It has been researched, and children as young as 5 have the muscle development necessary to type.)

3. Students will be using the computer in the educational process as they continue through Trinity and beyond.

4. Computer instruction will be an ongoing process at Trinity since most students will find  computer skills necessary for future employment.

PRE-REQUISITES:

1. Able to identify basic computer components and their functions.

2. Able to use the mouse.

3. Know how to get into desired software.

4. Basic knowledge of the computer keyboard (letter placement).

OBJECTIVES:

Grade 3 (Kidpix, Kidworks, Student Writing Center, Math Workshop, Ultrakey, Perfect Copy, Accelerated Reader)

1. Students should be able to demonstrate touch typing skills. Each student will be able to locate the various letters on the keyboard by touch (not sight) and use the keys to form simple sentences and paragraphs.

2. Students should be able to publish a one page report. (set up paragraphs and margins, and use a variety of fonts)

3. Students will be able to use publishing software to produce a multimedia report or project. (This could be an objective for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades. The intermediate teachers are responsible for ensuring that this objective is achieved at some time in the intermediate grades)          

4. Students will have the opportunity to use computers (preferable in a laboratory setting) for after school academic research, word processing, or interest use.

Grade 4 (Kidpix, Ultrakey, Math Workshop, Word Perfect Suite, Perfect Copy, Accelerated Reader)

1. Students should continue to improve their speed and accuracy in touch typing.

2. Students will be able to import graphics and use the edit option in preparing a report.

3. Students will be able to use reference software. (indexes, encyclopedias, thesauruses, etc..).

4. Students will have the opportunity to use computers (preferable in a laboratory setting) for after school academic research, word processing, or interest use.

Grade 5 (Kidpix, Ultrakey, Math Workshop, Word Perfect Suite, Web browser)

1. Students should continue to improve their speed and accuracy in touch typing.

2. Students will be able to change the page setup, the size and style of type, and the tab settings when preparing a report.

3. Students will have the opportunity to use computers (preferable in a laboratory setting) for after school academic research, word processing, or interest use.

4. Students should demonstrate a basic knowledge of the skills needed for conducting a search for information on the Internet.       

UPPER GRADE CURRICULUM (grade 6-8)

BASIC ASSUMPTIONS:

1. These upper grade objectives are designed for implementation in grades 6-8 at Trinity Lutheran School.

2. These instructional objectives may be met during any of the three years a student attends upper grade classes at Trinity.

3. Upper grade teachers are encouraged to work together to carry out these instructional goals.

4. Implementation of individual objectives at specific grade levels may be assigned through a meeting of the upper grade teachers and the principal.

5. These goals should be regularly reevaluated for instructional merit, studied to make sure that the goals are realistic considering time and instructional constraints, and examined to guarantee consistency with the mission of the school.

6. Periodic reviews are also necessary due to the rapid pace of technological advancement.

PRE-REQUISITES:

1. Students should be able to exhibit basic word processing skills. These skills could include basic keyboarding, editing, and the usage of special features such as font selection, spell checkers, and thesauruses.

2. Students should be able to produce a basic multimedia report or presentation.

OBJECTIVES: (Word Perfect Suite, Microsoft Office 2000, Kid Pix, Web Browser, Accelerated Reader, Perfect Copy, Ultrakey)

1. Students will be able to utilize appropriate technologies (such as CD ROMs and Internet sites) in order to research report topics.

2. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their keyboarding and typing skills or receive special interest group instruction.

3. Students will be able to demonstrate basic skills in setting up a database and a spreadsheet.

4. Students will have the opportunity  to use computers (preferably in a laboratory setting) for after school academic research, word processing, or interest use.

5. Students will be able to identify the basic components of a computing system and possess the most basic practical skills for computer usage. These skills could include the proper use of floppy disks, files, and printing basics.

6. Students will be able to connect the components of a computer and test it to assure that it is able to be used to complete computing tasks.

7. Students will be able to integrate spreadsheets, graphics, and other applications into a coherent report or presentation.

8. Students will be able to describe the different parts of the Internet (i.e. WWW, e-mail, etc...)

9. Students will be able to find appropriate Internet sites for research.

10. Students will be able to identify how to use the Internet in a safe and God-pleasing manner.