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International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme
Authorization: July 2008

506 North 162 Avenue • Omaha, NE • 68118
(402) 715-2020 • Fax: (402)715-2035

The Technology Center at Aldrich has 24 computers and is used regularly by all students in grades K-5. In the Fall of 2006, the district added wireless capabilities to our building which made our mobile lab of 30 laptops more versatile. Three desktop computers are available in each classroom with a mini-lab available in the Media Center for student research and student activities.

Our Information Specialist works with classroom teachers to integrate Technology and Information Literacy Skills into the grade level curriculum so that there is a natural connection between skills taught in the classroom and the Media/Technology Center.

Students work in the technology center on projects that tie into various areas of the curriculum. Students are using computers as a learning tool. Software that are integrated into the curriculum include:
AppleWorks (word processing, spreadsheet and graphics applications)
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Safari and Firefox (web-based applications)
Gaggle (secure student email accounts)
iLife Suite (including iDVD, iMovie, iPhoto and Garage Band)
KidPix (a graphics-based writing/drawing application)

Sample Integrated Lessons in Technology and Information Literacy
Fifth Grade - Budget AppleWorks Spreadsheet	Create a spreadsheet that reflects a student estimate of the family budget, then compare it to a realistic family budget with input from parents.
Curriculum Skills Demonstrates a real-life application of using mathematics. Understands the process of budgeting. Verbally explains a graphic representation in chart format.	Information Literacy and Technology Skills Sets up a spreadsheet with appropriate formula. Enters data and formats with numbers set up as currency. Creates a chart to represent comparison data. Demonstrates the ability to save, retrieve and print a document.

Fourth Grade - Budget AppleWorks Word Processing	Create a brochure to promote and share information about a state.
Curriculum Skills Describes various characteristics of a state including economy, geographic features, history, symbols, points of interest. Takes notes from information sources. Uses the writing process to share information.	Information Literacy and Technology Skills Researches print and online information about a specific state. Enters information and related graphics into a word processing document and formats appropriately. Cites sources. Demonstrates the ability to save, retrieve and print a document.

Third Grade - The Continents PowerPoint	Create a PowerPoint presentation that highlights the continents, major bodies of water.
Curriculum Skills Identifies continents by their shape. Identifies major bodies of water by their location. Identifies the equator and prime meridian. Takes notes from information sources. Uses the writing process to share information.	Information Literacy and Technology Skills Creates a PowerPoint with text and graphics. Adds animation to graphics and text elements of a PowerPoint. Demonstrates accurate keyboarding skills. Demonstrates the ability to save, retrieve and print a document.

Second Grade - Weather iMovie	Create a class iMovie to share information about various aspects of weather: its patterns, folklore, and safety.
Curriculum Skills Understands how temperature, wind, and precipitation data reveal patterns used to make predictions and forecasts about weather. Explains the water cycle and how it affects weathers. Uses the Writing Process and applies knowledge gained from print.	Information Literacy and Technology Skills Storyboard (plan) a movie to share weather knowledge. Videotape required segments. Open iMovie and insert clips into a new document. Add transitions, text, and background music.

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Updated: August 29, 2008

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