Technology

The middle of the school year is an exciting time in the technology lab. Students have settled into their learning environment, understand expectations and learning is in full-swing. Once students are able to understand access, higher level thinking and learning can occur. The last half of the school year will have a heavy focus on computer science through computational thinking concepts like programming and hands-on technology. Acquired through the PAsmart initiative, Dash robots, iPads, iPod Touches and other age-appropriate technology have afforded Bon Air Elementary students with equity and access to . Students will be learning computational concepts through structured play.

Stewart Elementary continues to plan a public food truck event scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2020 from 5pm to 8pm at Bon Air Elementary. This event is in celebration of the 5th grade's hard work and dedication to being young entrepreneurs. Students learn about what an entrepreneur is, how to successfully communicate electronically, business plan, market, advertise, plan and program to create an interactive menu and establish brand identity.

Thanks to the Arconic Foundation, Stewart Elementary students have been provided with new technology to support computer science, app development and career exploration efforts.

Your child will be exposed to technology in a practical and applicable way relevant to daily life. Please refer to the topics of focus in the year ahead.

2019 - 2020 Elementary Curriculum

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• K: Basic computer functionality, mouse control, home row keys, Google Chrome intro and programming.
• 1st: Intro to Google Docs, computer functionality, digital citizenship, keyboarding and programming.
• 2nd: Intro to Google Slides, digital citizenship, keyboarding and programming.
• 3rd: Intro to Google Sheets, money & personal finance, career readiness, digital citizenship and programming.
• 4th: Intro to Google Drawings, digital design, graphics, understanding data, programming and keyboarding.
• 5th: Intro to Google Forms, data fluency, career readiness, eCommunication, programming and keyboarding.

Check out @mrskulick on instagram and @burrellelemtech on twitter to see what's happening in the labs!