Middle School Technology

Kadima students learn to integrate technology into their daily learning in a variety of ways. In elementary grades, students are exposed to computer technology in their individual classrooms as well as in a computer lab. Students are taught the basics of keyboarding, software use and the foundations of technology as education tools and resources. In middle school, Kadima offers an applied technology program which includes hands-on experience in cutting edge technologies, including robotics, video production, music composition, animation and more. To effectively integrate technology into various learning opportunities, Kadima middle schoolers are provided their own Macbook laptop. Our one student to one laptop program offers the greatest level of productive use of technology for each of our students. Further, most of our middle-school classrooms are equipped with SMART white boards, transforming our classrooms into centers of interactive learning where students are engaged and inspired and teachers can be innovative in their teaching.

6th Grade Core Technology Class – Required for All Students

Technology is a course designed to enhance learning across the curriculum. Students will be introduced to the theory and skills necessary to become problem solvers, decision makers, researchers and critical thinkers, while learning to use laptops effectively. All of these concepts and skills will help to create technology literate students. Students will be introduced to the following:

• Internet Safety
• Keyboarding
• Media Literacy
• File Management
• Use of productivity tools to collaborate, prepare publications and produce creative works
• Use of telecommunication tools to collaborate; interact with peers, experts and other audiences
• Use of research tools to locate, evaluate and collect information
• Use of technology tools to process data and report results
• Use of technology tools to solve problems and make informed decisions

7th Grade Core Technology Class – Required for All Students

Technology is a course designed to enhance learning across the curriculum. Students will extend their experience with the skills necessary to become problem solvers, decision makers, researchers and critical thinkers, while learning to use laptops effectively. All of these concepts and skills will help to create technology literate students. Students will be instructed in the following areas:

• Internet Safety
• Review Basic Computing Skills
• Architecture / Castle Creations
• Multimedia Project Skills as they relate to their core curriculum
• Advanced Technology Skills related to software applications installed on their laptops.

Students are required to practice keyboarding at home and will be tested once a month in school to assess their progress.

8th Grade Core Technology Class – Required for All Students

21st Century Skills are demonstrated in the 8th Grade Technology Class. Technology Literacy is achieved through Real World and Project Based applications, as each student participates in an innovative and unique Business and Stock Simulation. Students explore the world of Business and learn about the stock market in a fun and creative way, while integrating technology into the curriculum. All of the skills the students acquire are transferable and reinforced in their other classes. Students are required to practice keyboarding at home and will be tested every other month to assess their progress.

Please visit our Electives page to learn more about specific Technology related Electives which may be offered.