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FUTUREKIDS Curriculum Pre-K through 8
FUTUREKIDS Pre-K through 8 technology curriculum
incorporates hundreds of learning objectives, as identified
in a scope and sequence database, relating to the following
ten technology areas:
 | Databases |
| Desktop Publidhing |
| Graphics |
| Multimedia |
| Operating systems |
| Programming |
| Spreadsheets |
| Telecommunications |
| Word-processing |
| Applied Technology
Curriculum Design... All lesson plans are developmentally appropriate and feature diagnostic tools and rubrics
designed to assess each student's progress. Curricular units also feature content that promotes the development of analytical thinking skills through discovery
learning. Academic themes addressed include language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
Educational Methodology... The effectiveness of FUTUREKIDS curriculum is enhanced by an educational
methodology that revolves around hands-on instruction. The goal is to teach computer mastery by introducing students
to skills and providing them with opportunities to practice and apply these skills in meaningful and relevant
activity-based projects.
Each year, FUTUREKIDS provides schools with a new technology curriculum for implementation in a computer lab.
The following are examples of projects featured in various curricula written by
FUTUREKIDS trained staff of
instructional designers.
FUTUREKIDS Frontiers... Students learn word-processing skills while
documenting mankind's most amazing technological innovations; learn databases while
discovering fascinating archaeological artifacts; and learn spreadsheet technology while monitoring the population
growth of endangered species.
FUTUREKIDS Media International... Students learn desktop publishing skills
while revamping an out-of-date technology magazine; learn multimedia skills by creating a
multimedia kiosk highlighting corporate achievements; and learn graphics skills by creating dazzling weather maps for
the weather network.
Operation FUTUREKIDS... Students learn spreadsheets while comparing and contrasting world currencies; learn
graphics skills by designing a set of visual icons for the next World's Fair; and learn multimedia skills by creating a
self-running presentation depicting life for children in the closing years of the 20th century.
All three curriculum themes also feature activities that teach skills relating to applied technology, operating
environments, programming and telecommunications.
FUTUREKIDS curriculum is currently translated into over a dozen languages and is taught in over 70 countries. |
Curriculum 9 through 12
High school students today are faced with a competitive and demanding future. If they aren't prepared, their chances
of success are greatly reduced. And preparing students takes more than just giving them a basic education. Today,
high schoolers must have computer skills to be successful in a high-tech world.
Technology training is fast becoming an integral part of every school's curriculum. Many states have or are
beginning to set new standards for graduating high school
students, requiring them to be computer literate. And educators are now faced with the challenge of finding
effective ways to infuse technology into academic
curriculum.
Enter FUTUREKIDS, a proven partner in helping students and teachers master the power of the computer.
FUTUREKIDS Technology Essentials Curriculum:
Technology Essentials is written with a school-to-work focus for students in grades 9-12. All units incorporate a multitude
of learning objectives and are designed to teach students critical skills in the following ten technology areas:
| Applied Technology |
| Databases |
| Desktop Publidhing |
| Graphics |
| Multimedia |
| Operating systems |
| Programming |
| Spreadsheets |
| Telecommunications |
| Word-processing
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Additionally, Technology Essentials contains more advanced graphics,
telecommunications and programming units. All units include project-based activities that feature
job-related scenarios.
Professional Development Training for High School Teachers
FUTUREKIDS also offers professional development training for high school teachers. Training is conducted in
small groups (no more than 12 participants) with an emphasis on personalized instruction. Classes are
engaging and challenging. Teachers, regardless of skill level, can quickly acquire basic computer skills in the same
ten technology areas incorporated into the Technology Essentials curriculum. With these skills, teachers are
equipped to discover new, innovative ways to enhance lesson plans, making the learning process more exciting for
themselves and their students.
Also, FUTUREKIDS offers a competitive computer
camps curricula during holidays for ages from 4 to 15.
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