Grade
Level Expectations
Kindergarten:
Kindergarten students should
normally be encouraged to
develop creativity and
eye/hand coordination
through the use of
traditional play
activities without technology.
It is still very
beneficial to have a
shorter (25-35 minute)
once per week kindergarten
technology class to orient
them to the computer lab
and conquer the use of the
mouse. Kindergarten
students can complete 36
selected lesson videos
(skipping the questions,
quizzes, and tests). It is
easiest to lock-step this
grade where the instructor
gives verbal instructions
to view the video and does
a verbal review afterward.
Complete instructions are
provided for the
instructor to lock-step
this level. We have seen a
tremendous difference in
1st grade ability based on
whether they had a
kindergarten technology
class. Kindergartners
love technology
class!
The
following expectations will vary due to the individualized
structure. They are listed as average expectations.
Once
per week classes:
completion of 3 courses
per year (will complete
most courses by
graduation)
Twice
per week classes:
completion of 5-6 courses
per year (will complete
all regular courses by
graduation)
Thrice
per week classes:
completion of 7-9 courses
per year (will complete
regular and some specialty
courses)
Course
expectations by grade level using once per week classes: (After you
have implemented the program.)
1st-2nd
grade: How Computers Teach I, How Computers Teach II, Operating
Systems I, Graphics I, Spreadsheets I, Hardware
3rd-4th
grade: Keyboarding I, Keyboarding II, Computer Security I, Keyboarding III, Keyboarding
IV
5th-6th
grade: File Management I, Business Programs,
Ethics, Word Processing I, Presentations I
7th-8th
grade: Ergonomics, Computer Security II, Printers, Spreadsheets II,
Cameras, Graphics II, Internet, Email
9th-10th
grade: Networking I, Networking II, Database, Word Processing II,
Web Design I, Web Design II, Communications I
11th-12th
grade: Spreadsheets III, Communications II, Web Design III, Web
Design IV, File Management II, Communications III, Tech Inventory, Test
Prep
Courses
Available for faster students: Web Design V-VIIII, Presentations
II-IV, Operating Systems II, and Specialty Courses
Course
expectations by grade level using once
per week for
K-2nd, twice
per week for
3rd and up:
(After you have implemented the program.)
1st-2nd
grade: How Computers Teach I, How Computers Teach II,
Operating Systems I, Graphics I, Spreadsheets I, Hardware
3rd-4th
grade: Keyboarding I, Keyboarding II, Computer Security I, Keyboarding III, Keyboarding
IV, File Management I, Business
Programs
5th-6th
grade: Ethics, Word Processing I, Presentations I, Ergonomics,
Computer Security II, Printers, Spreadsheets II, Cameras, Graphics
II
7th-8th
grade: Internet, Email, Networking I, Networking II, Database, Word
Processing II, Web Design I, Web Design II, Communications I
9th-10th
grade: Spreadsheets III, Communications II, Web Design III, Web
Design IV, File Management II, Communications III, Presentations II,
Presentations III, Operating Systems II
11th-12th
grade: Web Design V, Web Design VI, Web Design VII, Web Design VIII,
Web Design VIIII, Tech Inventory, Test Prep, How to Make a Business
Site, How to Make a Family Site
Courses
Available for faster students: other Specialty Courses
Course
expectations if using thrice per week classes for 6th and up:
Most
students should reach specialty courses and be allowed to choose which
specialty courses they complete.
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