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2009 - 2010
(approved 8/27/09)
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Information Technologies |
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In grade six, the Information Technologies curriculum emphasizes the development of the following skills and applications: Word-processing, Data Base Applications, Multimedia Presentations, Internet Applications and Research Skills. Students gain proficiency through the completion of classroom assignments and projects. As students progress through this grade both the skills and applications build on prior experience and expertise. These skills are reinforced in all subject areas as students utilize the computer as a tool for their own learning.
Appropriate technology plays an important role in assisting students to derive the greatest results from their education. Students' writing skills combined with access to word processing create opportunities for students to master writing skills with technological support. This application of technology in a writing lab enhances written communication skills and allows students to revise, edit, and self-assess through their own personal electronic writing portfolios. In the writing lab students develop writing skills applicable to writing short stories, biographies, memoirs, persuasive and descriptive essays, research or issue based reports, and subject-appropriate nonfiction pieces. The focus on improving writing skills through the use of appropriate technology will increase the writing experiences beyond the language arts classroom thus reinforcing students' writing skills.
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