Welcome to Technology
Saint Isabella School utilizes Beyond Technology Education’s computer science and literacy curriculum which is project-based and builds computer science and literacy skills in the areas of:
- Presentation Design
- Creative Communication
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Computer Programming
Kindergarten - 1st Grade work on basic computer skills involving logging on, opening and closing programs and an introduction to coding. 2nd - 4th Grades continue to build on these skills as well as working on typing fluency. 5th – 8th Grade projects focus on social media responsibility and making good choices, coding and web design.
This project-based computer curriculum is designed to help students grow in content creation, coding, data analysis/visualization and presentations. Students will use a variety of current technology that is being used in business around the world to learn about digital literacy, citizenship/safety, computer science, graphic design, and web design. All computer curriculum projects are aligned to the California State K-8 Computer Science Standards, CSTA K-8 Computer Science Standards, Beyond Technology Education Scope and Sequence Framework, and the ISTE Standards for Students.
Every grade level includes, digital citizenship/safety, Networks and the Internet, and the Impacts of Computing. These concepts align directly with the California State Computer Science Standards and many other states around the country.
Computer Science and Digital Literacy Curriculum
Curriculum Description: The middle school technology program is a standards-based computer science and digital literacy curriculum. It is a 36 hour course divided into 4 units. Each unit includes digital citizenship and safety. Character based projects equip students with technical skills to help with life. The course is designed to be taught 45 minutes per week.
- Unit 1: Content Creation – 9 weeks – Documents, Design, Graphics, Web Page Design, Copyright
- Unit 2: Coding – 9 weeks – Block Coding, Vocabulary
- Unit 3: Data Analysis/Visualization – 9 weeks – Spreadsheets, Forms, Graphics
- Unit 4: Presentations – Slide Decks, Graphics, Recording, Stop Motion
For more information about the BTE program, please visit https://www.beyondteched.com/
