TechnoKids Computer Curriculum | Technology Projects Computer Curriculum

ABOUT TECHNOKIDS COMPUTER CURRICULUM

TechnoKids Computer Curriculum is a collection of theme-based projects that teachers can use to integrate technology skills into learning experiences. The technology projects are organized into six categories:

Primary
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
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Teacher

OVER 60 PROJECTS

With over 60 TechnoKids technology projects available, it may be difficult to select just one!

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TEACHER GUIDE, WORKBOOK, AND RESOURCE FILES

Each project in the Computer Curriculum contains a teacher guide, student workbook, and resource files.

Teacher Guide: A teacher guide provides instructions to the teacher about how to complete a particular project. A typical teacher guide consists of a project overview, preparatory steps, teaching strategies, lesson plans, learning objectives, assignments, answer keys, review questions, skill review, and extension activities.
Student Workbook: A student workbook includes assignments with step by step instructions and pictures explaining how to complete a task.
Resource Files: Resource files are digital files needed to complete project activities. The resource files include customizable handouts, sample files, templates, assessment tools, bookmarked Internet Favorites, and flashcards.

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

TechnoKids Computer Curriculum is a set of electronic books containing teaching ideas. We call these ideas projects and the instructional approach project based learning.

Project Based Learning is a unique approach to teaching technology skills. In many classrooms students learn how to use the computer by completing lessons focused on a software application, such as Introduction to Word Level 1. This can lack interest for students and does not meet their individual needs.

With our approach to learning students complete fun technology projects that focus around problem solving tasks. Students learn technology skills gradually as they complete activities such as publishing a magazine, creating a multimedia storyboard, or developing a website.

Project Based Learning is personally meaningful to students. This is because everyone in the class is learning the same technology skill, however within the boundaries of the technology project each student can select a topic based on their interests.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

TechnoKids technology projects integrate a range of technology skills into student learning including: word processing, programming, photo editing, animation, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, Internet, databases, operating systems, and presentation skills.

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TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

Each technology project contains meaningful theme-related assignments. Each technology project enhances skills in subject areas such as language arts, mathematics, geography, science, social studies, or visual arts.

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TESTIMONIALS

I believe every child should feel challenged and success and the TechnoKids units help do that. Every group I teach can't wait until it is their turn to do a TechnoKids lesson with me. (Makes me like my job too!)

H. Gatherall, St. Bernard's Elementary, Witless Bay, NL, Canada

Last year, our school purchased the full set of TechnoKids disks, since it was my first year teaching technology. After using the product for a year, I can tell you that many of my lessons are TechnoKids lessons, and sometimes I use the Primary projects as jump off points for my older kids. TechnoKids has been a great timesaver and using it enables me to spend time on creative teaching methods.

A. Gamlin, Charlotte Jewish Day School, Charlotte, NC, USA

I had a very productive number of lessons in the summer term with my Year 6 (age 10-11). The TechnoHero pack fits in very well with the history topic on 'Britain since the 1930's' in which students research a hero from this period. Thank you again for a useful resource.

K. Chaventre, St Catherine's Prep School, Surrey, England

I love the TechnoKids curriculum. I think it has helped me expand my business, as I can offer more classes to a wider range of audience.

G. Kidary, Logik Central, Winter Park, FL, USA

I am using TechnoKids technology projects with almost every grade. We just finished TechnoPoet in grade 3. The kids loved it and it tied in well with curriculum outcomes. I love your projects. They make teaching tech easy.

R. Oldford, Paradise Elementary, Paradise, NL, Canada

My students really love your curriculum!

V. Rice, PC Clubhouse, Fort Mill, SC, USA

TechnoKids is your all in one solution for veteran technology teachers and for those struggling to integrate technology in the curriculum. The projects are engaging and relevant and provide a step-by-step procedure in order to ensure success. TechnoKids is flexible and can be used as an enrichment activity for individual students, or in small group and whole class instruction.

J. Trainor, The Summit School, Flushing, NY, USA

Things are going very well with the modules we purchased.

B. Dartt, Olivet High School, Olivet, MI, USA

Your programs are great. I particularly like the friendliness of your format. I have even been able to have computer savvy students use the materials to help other beginning students.

S. Berry, Creech Road Elementary, Garner, NC, USA

Everything is going great. I am really enjoying the projects.

R. Kropff, Director of Technology, The Bright School, Chattanooga, TN, USA

I am extremely satisfied with your products. I find the lessons are excellent for my 5th and 6th grade computer literacy students. I am now focusing on TechnoEditor and the students are enjoying it. One of my students this morning said "Where do you learn all this stuff?". Thanks for your great products.

N. Jaeckel, Sandhill School, Stoughton, WI, USA

The curriculum is more interesting than the [competitor's] curriculum. Since the curriculum is so affordable it allows you to be flexible and keep things fresh.

T. Tibbals, Maranatha Christian Academy, Minneapolis, MN, USA

We are really enjoying the addition of TechnoKids to our computer curriculum! It has been a welcome addition and the students and teachers are enjoying learning together!

J Van Duyvendyk, Immanuel Christian School, Aylmer, ON, Canada

I am loving it! It is a great product!

M. King, Crossings School, Oklahoma City, OK, USA

I love the curriculum. It matches what we want for our kids perfectly. I have had different teachers work with me teaching the syllabus and they always love teaching it, because it is concise, to the point but most of all, project based.

S. Dowlatshahi, Greengates School, Mexico City, Mexico

I am a big fan of TechnoKids. I can say that the products that I purchased in September are working out fabulously. Terrific Product!

B. Smith, Greater Lowell Technical High School, MA, USA

TechnoKids technology projects are wonderful tools for teaching technology in a very meaningful way.

D. Krulak, The Boys' Latin School of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA

The TechnoSales materials are great. I'm not having any difficulties. The instructions are easy to follow.

G. Simpson, Durand Academy, NJ, USA

Our Grade 2 class just completed the TechnoAnimal unit. As a teacher, I truly appreciated the step-by-step instructions on how to use PowerPoint. The kids loved the unit. They were so excited to learn how to make a PowerPoint presentation and were very pleased to show their work to their parents. I received great feedback from the parents on how impressed they were on their child’s computer progress. Great unit! Thank you, TechnoKids!

B. Panza, John Knox Christian School, Oakville, ON, Canada

The support provided by your program is always top notch! I look forward to purchasing more projects and using them with my students - they really enjoy them.

K. Robito, Thoughtful Tykes, Salem, NH, USA