Grade 5

Overview

The program focuses on developing students into confident, organized, and responsible digital learners. Students learn how to manage files, communicate professionally through email, collaborate online, create documents and presentations, organize schedules, and work with data using Google Workspace. They continue strengthening their typing, coding, and digital design abilities while developing practical skills they can apply across subjects. Students also learn about responsible AI use, including using AI as a learning and creative tool, checking information for accuracy, protecting personal information, giving appropriate credit, and understanding that AI should support—not replace—their own thinking and learning.

What we will be learning

Digital Technology prepares students to use technology independently, effectively, and responsibly for learning, communication, and creative projects. Students continue developing typing and coding skills through Typing.com and Code.org, while exploring digital design with various digital design platforms. Students are introduced to the Google Workspace ecosystem, including Google Classroom, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Drive, learning how these tools work together for schoolwork, collaboration, organization, and communication. Students will also learn how to navigate important web pages needed for Middle School. The program also covers email etiquette, technology vocabulary, digital citizenship, and the responsible use of AI, helping students understand how to use technology safely, respectfully, and ethically.

Typing Skills

Develop faster and more accurate typing skills, proper finger placement, and keyboard efficiency through practice on Typing.com

Coding

Strengthen computational thinking, problem-solving, sequencing, and creativity through coding activities on Code.org

Digital Design

Learn to create polished digital presentations, posters, graphics, and other visual projects while developing design and communication skills.

Email Etiquette

Learn how to write clear and respectful emails, use appropriate subject lines, attach files, reply appropriately, and communicate professionally online.

Google Workspace

Google Workspace teaches students essential digital skills for learning, communication, organization, collaboration, and productivity.

Google Classroom – Manage learning by accessing lessons, submitting assignments, and checking announcements.

Gmail – Communicate professionally through email, attachments, and proper digital etiquette.

Google Calendar – Manage time by organizing schedules, deadlines, events, and reminders.

Google Slides – Create presentations and communicate ideas clearly using text, images, and multimedia.

Google Sheets – Organize and analyze data using tables, formulas, and charts.

Google Docs – Create and collaborate on documents such as reports, essays, and projects.

Google Drive – Store and organize files securely while accessing and sharing them anytime.

Technology Vocabulary

Build a strong understanding of technology terms related to computers, software, internet services, cloud storage, productivity tools, and digital communication.

Digital Citizenship

Practice safe, respectful, responsible, and ethical behavior when using technology and participating in digital communities.

Responsible Use of AI

Learn what AI is, how it can support learning and creativity, how to verify AI-generated information, and why privacy, honesty, attribution, and responsible use are important.

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