K-4 Technology Integration at Town School for Boys
Town Technology Statement
Town boys harness technology in authentic ways to develop judgement and capacity to impact the world for good. Students are guided by the following concepts: core curricular foundation, authentic use, adaptive thinking, problem solving, sound judgement, and ethical decision making.
The right tools for the right moment. (L-R) Ms. Boualavong (3-4), Mr. Wyatt (K-2), & Mr. Brill (Director).
Goals:
To introduce and build capacity using tools that support classroom curricula.
To document and reflect upon student learning throughout the school year - in all subject areas.
To tell their story.
To engage with the curriculum in new ways.
To plant seeds for future integration project.s
Source: Sylvia Duckworth & Ed App Advice
K-4 Digital Portfolios
Each K-4 student creates and adds to their annual digital portfolio. This portfolio serves as a record of their growth, learning, and projects throughout the year.
4th graders demonstrating and recording their understanding of angles.
3rd, & 4th grade
coming soon
Coding
Students as young as kindergarten are exposed to coding logic and patterns. Hopscotch is a popular app used to further their learning about sequencing, positioning, loops, layers, and actions. Students have used Hopscotch to demonstrate their understanding of fractions, create book trailers, and more.
