In technology, I am often asked about keyboarding skills. Standard 1 of the Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards and Expectations states students will “Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications, as well as an understanding of the concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.” For children in grades 3-5, the Exploratory Skill and Expectation around this standard states students will “Demonstrate intermediate keyboarding skills and proper...

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I hope you had a wonderful holiday that included precious time with family and friends. January is the start of a very exciting time in our technology world. We will apply the technological skills that were developed in the fall to enhance many classroom projects. Each project will integrate different areas of the curriculum and will involve multimedia tools. Students will now begin working with iPhoto and iMovie. Many projects within the grade levels will integrate social studies and science....

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