Students at Johnson receive a full hour of technology instruction each week. Students learn to log on to computers using their own log in and password. They save their work to the file server and retrieve it when needed. Students work on activities that support the standards of ISTE - International Society for Technology in Education.

Students in third through fifth grade work collaboratively on projects designed to activate their creativity which include making animations from original writing, and to support events at Johnson.

All students are taught aspects of Digital Citizenship and safety through Common Sense Curriculum.

Primary students are also introduced to basic programming/coding using I Pads and Ozmos.

Students learn proficiency in Google Suites applications. Students in fourth and fifth grade are also introduced to computer programming by writing several programs using Python. The focus of these lessons is to reinforce math standards. 

All students learn to make their own Google spread sheets to track their progress on learning math facts and to better help them understand data relations, graphs, and charts. Students use Google Docs to produce reports, poems, and other word processing projects which might include original or imported graphics. They also use presentation applications to make presentations related to research they have completed. 

All students K-5 learn how to access web sites to practice keyboarding, work on math facts, research topics, practice beginning reading skills, and to check upcoming events at Johnson. They also learn how to find articles and pictures using search engines. 

Intermediate students also learn to use Google Docs, Spreadsheets, and Presentation tools as a way to collaborate with others. The goal of technology classes is to help students become independent users of all aspects of technology, to learn which tools and applications are the best for a given challenge, and to become creative and collaborative students in an ever changing world.

If you would like additional information about Technology Classes at Johnson Elementary please contact Mrs. Durkin adurkin@psdschools.org