Technology
The concept of the 6th-grade technology curriculum is to build a solid foundation of computer skills. Basic mastery is achieved through direct, hands-on learning of computer hardware and software skills. Academic subject- area projects are integrated where feasible.
Instructional Objectives
Students will:
- Learn to navigate the Lake Ridge Academy computer network
- Use the Lake Ridge Academy e-mail system responsibly
- Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques and speed
- Apply spreadsheet concepts
- Understand simple layout techniques
- Acquire basic library and information literacy skills
- Understand the basics of an Internet search
- Develop computer-presentation skills, including Web-page design and the use of multimedia technology
Instructional Activities
Students will:
- Compose and save documents to his/her directory on the Lake Ridge Academy network
- Send/receive e-mail with signature files/attachments
- Use keyboarding software to learn/improve keyboarding accuracy and speed
- Compose and print word-processing documents
- Use a drawing program for placing text and graphics
- Complete a library skills unit research assignment
- Complete an Internet-research assignment
- Understand mapping and outlining concepts using a visual learning application
- Practice basic Web-page authoring skills
- Create Microsoft PowerPoint presentations