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- Teaching the skills of tomorrow…today!
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- Who is TechnoKids?
- TechnoKids Inc. is a Canadian publishing company founded in 1993.
- Designed to meet the need for quality instructional materials that
prepare students for the digital age.
- TechnoKids Inc. has more than 20 offices around the world in countries
such as Canada, USA, Greece, Japan, South Africa, Venezuela, and
Australia.
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- What is TechnoKids Computer Curriculum?
- TechnoKids Computer Curriculum is a collection of technology projects
that promote computer literacy.
- Technology projects are available in
6 categories:
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- What technology projects are available?
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- What are technology projects?
- A technology project is a set of theme-based activities that use the
computer to create:
- A technology project includes materials such as a teacher guide, student
workbook, and resource files.
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- What is a teacher guide?
- A teacher guide is the manual that contains the instructions needed to
complete a project.
- A teacher guide is divided into sessions. Each session introduces a new
“big idea” or problem solving task that directly relates to the theme of
the project.
- The session is then divided into assignments which are small steps
needed to complete the task.
- Each session includes:
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- What is a student workbook?
- The use of student workbooks is optional.
- Student workbooks contain step-by step instructions about how to use the
computer to complete the assignment.
- Student workbooks also contain worksheets that include fill-in-the
blank, short answer, and multiple choice questions.
- Student workbooks are designed so that students can work independently
to complete lesson activities.
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- What are teacher resources?
- Teacher resources are digital files that aid during instruction.
- Teacher resources include:
- Assessment Tools
- review questions
- skill reviews
- marking sheets
- Flashcards
- Samples Files
- Templates
- Extension Activities
- Internet Favorites
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- What is project-based learning?
- TechnoKids Computer Curriculum uses a project-based approach to
learning.
- Instead of students learning technology skills in isolation, they learn
them in the context of completing a project.
- Project-based learning allows each child to select a topic based on
their personal interests. However, everyone in the class learns the same
technology skills.
- This approach promotes critical and creative thinking by using the
computer as a problem solving tool.
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- What technology skills do students learn?
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- How do technology projects integrate into curriculum?
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- How do I select a technology project to teach?
- There are several ways to select a project:
- Follow the Project Matrix. This document organizes each technology
project by grade.
- Look at your curriculum. Pick a technology project that integrates into
curriculum units you have already planned.
- Consider technology skill. Pick a technology project that focuses on
that particular skill area.
- Talk to your students. Pick a technology project based on student interest.
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- How long does it take to teach a technology project?
- A typical technology project is divided into 7 sessions.
- A session takes approximately 45-90 minutes to complete depending on the
grade level.
- A typical technology project guide takes 6-8 weeks to complete if
students visit the computer lab twice a week; 2-3 weeks if using the lab
every day.
- Extra time may be needed for review questions, skill review, or
extension activities.
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- Why use TechnoKids Computer Curriculum in the classroom?
- TechnoKids technology projects:
- integrate into curriculum
- meet academic requirements
- have customizable teacher resources
- include easy to follow instructions
- provide assessment tools for evaluating progress
- are fun and engaging for students and teachers
- make learning about technology skills meaningful
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- How do I get more information?
- TechnoKids Inc.
- 1.800.221.7921
- š information@technokids.com
- ü www.technokids.com
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