Here some sites to help you with how your student is using technology today. There are some programs that we use at school that you can download to your computer for free. I have included sites for anit-virus and spyware protection, teacher use, etc. At the end of the list, please find links for the Archdiocesan Technology Plan, Acceptable Use Policy, and the curriculum.
Social Networking
Parenting Online Booklet
Stop Cyberbullying
Protecting Kids' Privacy 1
Protecting Kids' Privacy 2
Covenant Eyes - internet safety software providing accountablity reports Covenant Eyes
Safe Eyes - an internet and iPhone filtering system Safe Eyes
Tools for Families
Internet Family Fun
Chateau Meddybemps Parent Guide
Tux Paint Application : be sure to download the stamps! Kids of all levels enjoy this application. You might also try http://sourceforge.net/projects/tuxpaint/files/tuxpaint/0.9.21/tux paint-0.9.21-win32-installer.exe/download and select Direct Link. Tux Paint
Tux Type
Tux Math
Sight Word Buddy: this is a game for drill with the Dolch sight word lists through third grade. You need to download the program. Sight Word Buddy
Fr. Mike Scully's Web Site
Download for spyware protection. Spybot S&D
Download for free anti-virus protection. AVG
Prayer
Book Connect: search for appropriate books for your children Book Connect
Archdiocesan Technology Plan
Ardiocesan Acceptable Use Policy
See page 42 for this item. St. John School Internet Usage Policy
The International Society for Technology in Education is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and higher education. ISTE Standards
All of the skills to be covered are listed in a chart. Skill levels are indicated as Introduce, Review, and Mastery Technology Scope and Sequence Chart
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Grades 3 through 5
Grades 6 through 8
Adobe
If you ever have questions or concerns about the use of technology at St. John School or if I can offer assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.