About the
Media Center
Library
In our library, students learn beginning research and information literacy skills. Most importantly, we strive to instill a love of reading!
All of this learning stems from the the AASL (American Association of School Librarians) Standards. These standards prepare our students to be lifelong learners and deepen their learning. They are:
INQUIRE- acquiring new knowledge by thinking critically and solving problems
INCLUDE- operate in global society by interacting with and acknowledging the perspectives of others
COLLABORATE- work with other to achieve common goals
CURATE- collect, organize and share resources
EXPLORE- harness curiosity and employ a growth mindset to explore and discover
ENGAGE- follow ethical and legal guidelines while engaging with information
Computer Skills
Throughout the year our students learn a variety of beginner technology skills.
These skills include:
Keyboarding
Digital Citizenship
Word Processing
Website Navigation
Graphic Design
Coding
& more!
We follow the CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) Computer Science Standards. You can view them here!
Integrated Technology
Kelly Lane students use iPads as a 1:1 integrated technology learning tool in their classrooms. This is built into their everyday curriculum.
These skills come from the ISTE (International Standards for Technology Education) Standards for Students. They emphasize skills and qualities we want for students to engage and thrive in a connected, digital world. They prepare our students to be:
Empowered Learners
Digital Citizens
Knowledge Constructors
Innovative Designers
Computational Thinkers
Creative Communicators
Global Collaborators
Makerspace & STEAM
Our makerspace is open throughout the day for the students to stop by and be scientists, tech experts, engineers, artists, and mathematicians.
We incorporate STEAM and the design process into different lessons throughout the year. Students get an opportunity to:
ASK and investigate a problem.
IMAGINE a variety of solutions.
PLAN how they could solve this problem with a diagram and list of materials.
CREATE!
IMPROVE their design.