Computerwisekids Program
All students visit the computer lab for 1 day each week. Grade K use the lab for 30 minutes and the rest of the grades 1-5 visit have 45-50 minutes of lab time. Here are some of the things they learn.
Computerwisekids follows the ISTE standards of Technology Education and 2018 CA Computer Science Standards. The lab is managed by a team of Computerwisekids professionals for instruction, software and hardware help. Our teaching techniques are unique by design. We teach kids the basic skills needed to interact with a computer, iPad, Chrome books. The lesson plans & software emphasizes the individual child's initiative and independence, allowing them to progress through an orderly series of structured learning activities at their own pace.
Why is the Computerwisekids Program Unique?
- We provide a trained Instructor
- We provide the technology curriculum based on ISTE & 2018CACSS standards
- Coding and Robotics lessons are part of our curriculum
- Language arts, social studies and math standards are integrated with technology projects
- Google Edu apps, students use the Google drive and other apps regularly.
- An online Typing Tutor program (records of speed and accuracy) available 24/7
- “The Player” an online tutor for mouse & keyboard skills used by K-1 students
- An online Student Gallery publishes student work for parents to view
- Internet Research assistance through our Online Classroom Page
- Digital Citizenship education.
- Email (a messaging system) for Students Grades 2 and up.
Skills, Apps, Software & Languages
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Learning Basic Computer Skills
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TUX PAINT/ Kidpix/Gimp
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Scratch
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Hierarchy of Files & Folders
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Google SketchUp
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Python
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Word Processing
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iMovie/ WeVideo
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Swift Prog. Lang
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Presentations
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Drones/Robots various apps
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HTML
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Spreadsheets
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Styks-Animation Software
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Mod Kit (VEX Robotics)
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Using the cloud (Google Drive)
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3D Printing various apps
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Java w/Minecraft
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Online Safety & Digital Footprint
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Minecraft
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Coding with Raspberry Pi
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E Portfolio
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Computerwisekids Typing Tutor
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