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Technology at Oak Terrace plays an integral part in our curriculum. Rather than viewing technology as a separate subject, we believe it should serve as a tool designed to enrich and expand the learning capabilities of all involved. Technology must take children beyond keyboarding, word processing, and remedial support through self-paced programs which fail to enhance the true creativity of the individual. Computers & technology must be utilized as a reference resource (a door to the world of information) and as a productivity tool (organizational & creative expression). It's our mission to see that children are given every opportunity to take advantage of our present technology, to utilize educational software across all subject matters, to develop research skills using the Internet, and to become independent users of current and future technologies.

Each grade level's technology plan builds from the previous year. Though grade levels may share software and learning goals appear similar, the content and approach has been enhanced to challenge the advancing users.

To say that our Technology Scope and Sequence is complete would be misleading. As technology rapidly advances, we have found it necessary to periodically review and update our technology program throughout the year, and software is updated regularly to keep current generation versions available for student & staff use.
Kindergarten

Applications Used Include:.

  • Appleworks
  • Kid Keys
  • KidPix Studio
  • The Playroom
  • Numerous cross curricular classroom software titles & CD-Roms. Classroom collection is continually updated, but may include:
    • Millie's Math House
    Sammy Science House
    Living Books Series
    Bailey's Bookhouse
    Reader Rabbit
    Math Rabbit
    Grade Level Projects May Include:
  • KidPix pictures and dictated text
    • By the end of kindergarten the student will have learned the following skills:
  • Operating the mouse (selecting, clicking, dragging, and using as a draw tool)
  • Working from menus (drop/select)
  • Printing (choosing print option from the menu and printing)
  • Keyboarding - identifying letters on the keyboard
  • Painting from KidPix which will include:
  • Operating all the tools
  • Using optional keys to vary sizes of stamps
  • Coloring with Color Me windows
  • Printing KidPix documents
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    First Grade
    Applications used Include:

  • Kid Keys
  • KidPix Studio
  • SlideShow
  • AppleWorks
  • Netscape Navigator
  • Additional Classroom Software, including, but not limited to:
    • Grade Level Projects May Include:
  • SlideShow Presentation
    • By the end of second grade the student will:
  • be familiar with computer terminology such as cursor, open, close, menu bar
  • launch and quit from a program
  • do text entry in word processing
  • edit text: delete, change formats, style, size
  • exposure to  basic paint  and drawing tools
  • begin working on keyboarding skills
  • exposure to manipulating graphic objects
  • save to correct files on Network server
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    Third Grade

    Applications Used Include:

  • Type to Learn
  • KidPix Studio
  • Appleworks
  • Powerpoint
  • Inspiration
  • Netscape Navigator
  • CD-ROM Encyclopedias
  • Additional Classroom Software Titles
    • Grade Level Projects May Include:
  • Simple Powerpoint projects
  • Research projects
    • By the end of third grade the student will:
  • be familiar with computer terminology such as cursor, open, close, menu bar
  • launch and quit from a program
  • copy/cut and paste from the scrapbook and other applications
  • do text entry in word processing
  • edit text: delete, change fonts, style, size
  • use basic paint tools
  • save to network server
  • begin & continue improving home row keyboarding skills
  • choose a printer and print items
  • work between documents in two applications (copying and pasting)
  • use graphical tools (AppleWorks)
  • select and manipulate graphic objects
  • create basic Powerpoint projects
  • do basic web searches using current Oak Terrace Homepage
  • understand the basics of the web and browser usage
  • be familiar with Appleworks
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    Fourth Grade

    Applications Used Include:
     

  • Appleworks
  • Powerpoint
  • Inspiration
  • Netscape Navigator
  • CD-ROM Encyclopedias
  • Additional Classroom Software, may include:
    • Grade Level Projects May Include:
  • Powerpoint projects
  • Ongoing Web Projects displaying art and writings of students
  • Newsletters in Appleworks
  • Brochures on USA regions
    • By the end of fourth grade the student will:
  • be familiar with general computer terminology
  • launch and quit from a program
  • copy and paste from one source to another
  • text entry in word processing
  • edit text: delete, change fonts, style, size
  • save to network server
  • continue improving home row keyboard skills
  • choose a printer and print items
  • work between documents in two applications
  • use graphics tools in Appleworks
  • create basic Powerpoint projects
  • navigate effectively on the World Wide Web through the use of our Homepage
  • do web searches on the our Homepage
  • download text and graphics files on the Internet (through the use of our Homepage)
  • import web documents and graphics into multimedia projects
  • use external devices like scanners & digital cameras
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    Fifth Grade
    Applications Used Include:
     
     

  • Type to Learn
  • KidPix Studio
  • SlideShow
  • Appleworks
  • Powerpoint
  • Inspiration
  • Netscape Navigator
  • Student Writing Center
  • CD-ROM Encyclopedias
  • Additional Classroom Software


    • Grade Level Projects May Include:

  • Slideshows
  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Graphs
  • Spreadsheets
    • By the end of fifth grade the student will:
  • be familiar with computer terminology
  • launch and quit from programs
  • do text entry in word processing
  • edit text: delete, change fonts, style, size
  • save to own folder on the network server
  • continue improving home row keyboarding skills
  • choose a printer and print items
  • work between documents in two or more applications (copying and pasting)
  • create original graphics using Appleworks drawing and painting tools
  • select and manipulate graphic objects
  • understand the basics of the web and browser usage
  • use our Homepage for research
  • download text and graphics files from the Internet
  • use external devices like scanners & digital cameras

    • Also see Internet curriculum and projects

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