In computer class, students will be learning the skills to type properly and they will understand the basic operations of a computer. They will demonstrate how to use technology productivity tools to help prepare them for their future. The students will be using technology tools to collaborate, communicate, and interact with others as global citizens. They will use technology across curricular areas to promote problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The students will be learning the fundamental skills to be successful 21st Century learners. They will learn how to be safe while using the Internet and other technologies by applying Catholic values to issues related to technology. All students will demonstrate responsible Catholic behavior when using technology tools.
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Pre-K-learning the parts of the computer, using their mouse to drag objects, turning on and off their monitors, and creating original drawings

Kindergarten-learning the parts of the computer, proper turn on and shut down procedures, practice typing, Cyber Five (Internet Safety) and illustrating using their mouse to create original drawings

First grade- review of the parts of the computer, proper turn on and shut down procedures, practice typing, illustrating using their mouse to create original drawings, online activities, digital citizenship, Internet safety, virtual fieldtrip, coding, and Google Docs

Second grade- practice typing, illustrating using their mouse to create original drawings, online activities, digital citizenship, Internet safety, virtual fieldtrips, coding, Google Docs, and Google Slides

Third grade- practice typing, illustrating using their mouse to create original drawings, online activities, digital citizenship, Internet safety, virtual fieldtrips, Google for Education Suite animations, Edmodo, and coding 

Fourth grade- practice typing, illustrating using their mouse to create original drawings, online activities, digital citizenship, Internet safety, virtual fieldtrips, Google Suite for Education, animations, coding, Edmodo, voice recordings, green screen mini-project, online research, 3D design and printing, and comics.

Fifth grade- practice typing, illustrating using their mouse to create original drawings, online activities, digital citizenship, Internet safety, cyberbullying, virtual fieldtrips, Google Suite for Education, animations, coding, Edmodo, green screen project, voice recordings, comics, online research, 3D printing, Tinkercad, and Netiquette.
 
Sixth grade- digital citizenship, Internet safety, cyberbullying, virtual fieldtrips, Google Suite for Education, animations, coding block and JavaScript, Edmodo, green screen project, comics, online research, Netiquette, multimedia projects, Windows 8 tablet, 3D printing, Tinkercad, and advertisements.

Seventh grade- digital citizenship, Internet safety, cyberbullying, virtual fieldtrips, animations, coding block and JavaScript, Edmodo, green screen project, comics, online research, Netiquette, multimedia projects, video projects and video editing, advertisements, Google Suite for Education, and 3D printing.
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Eighth grade- digital citizenship, Internet safety, cyberbullying, virtual fieldtrips, animations, coding block and JavaScript, Edmodo, green screen project, comics, online research, Netiquette, multimedia projects, video projects and video editing, advertisements, Google Suite for Education, Lenovo 2 in 1 Flex, Yearbook creation, and 3D printing.

Classroom Policy:

I will be reinforcing Immaculate Heart of Mary's Positive Behavioral Intervention Program (PBIS) in all of my classes. Please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook for the details of our PBIS Program. Additionally, students are to follow the Anti-Bullying policy from the Archdiocese of Baltimore. 

My expectations for my students are:
-Be respectful
-Be prepared
-Be on time

IHM has our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System). In my classroom, I use Class Dojo to reward positive behavior. Once a student earns 5 points, that student either gets a small feather for primary or a signature for the big feather for grades 3-8.