I feel strongly that understanding how to work on computers is a fundamental part of education in the 21st century. In my classes I strive to teach not only how to work effectively and safely in multiple types of programs, but also how to find, synthesize and communicate information in multiple formats.

Goals:

To prepare students in an age-appropriate manner for 21st century learning in which computers and the Internet are increasingly essential for success. Students will learn:

• how to retrieve and synthesize information in a sophisticated way,
• how to use multiple types of programs,
• how to use technology effectively,
• how technology works, and
• how to use technology in an appropriate manner.

Specifics:

The following are topics that will be covered throughout the classes (not all topics will be covered by all grades).