"While traditional learning has symbolic importance to American English, technology is a key driving force in
availability, usage, and transfers all information domestically and internationally. Teaching and understanding technology will not only expedite information management; it will also ensure the possibility of an individual's existence."
Technology is the knowledge of using tools and machines to do tasks efficiently. It is the means people use to improve their surroundings.
Kids On The Move America Technology Program will introduce students in understanding the history and usage of computer-based training for the purpose of research, future education and employment opportunities.
Learning Objectives:
To teach student's basic computer concepts.
Teach basic Internet Terminology and Etiquette.
Increase student's knowledge of the exciting capabilities of the Internet, as well as its potential pitfalls.
Class will provide a tool for our students to communicate with their parents and teachers.
Integrating the Internet into their classroom will provide the means and possibilities are endless.
The components of the program will teach the inner workings of computers, both software and hardware. Learning how to use the most commonly used operating systems and software applications will equip a wealth of information.
Students will be exposed to a glossary of Network Terms.
Engage students in hands on experience.
First navigation step will be use of mouse to point and click.
Engine Search to navigate from different applications.
Create lesson plans that will require students to use the computer as a reference.
Students will communicate with each by practicing good email etiquette.
Introduce Internet video games to increase typing efficiency, critical thinking and mouse maneuverability.
In conclusion Kids On The Move program will open doors of communication and information to using the Internet service is one of the keys to education. Students have become much more aware of the world. They have used the knowledge of the computer as a tool and taken information and applied it to their curriculum.
