Fourth and fifth grade students learn computer fundamentals in technology classes. Topics include hardware, software, network, and web-based applications. We coordinate nearly all course activities with some aspect of the students' other classroom experiences. For example, fifth grade students learn to analyze experimental data during the paper towel project, and fourth grade students create an electronic presentation of the native plant research project.

Homeroom and technology teachers co-plan curricula and share classes. Richard Kassissieh teaches half of the periods, and homeroom teachers teach the other half. This ensures that technology lessons consistently serve the homeroom curriculum.

Check the right-hand "news" column for examples of student work.

Feel free to contact me at kassissiehr@catlin.edu with questions or comments.