STEM & TECHNOLOGY
The pursuit of excellence is the driving force of LCA’s technologically advanced college preparatory curriculum. LCA is intentional about looking ahead and incorporating technology into curriculum in such a way that it prepares students for their next steps and its use is aligned with biblical principles. We recognize that the role of technology is constantly changing in our world and strive to incorporate its use when it adds value. Teachers are encouraged to infuse time-tested educational practices with the advancement of technology to enhance learning.
STEM
In STEM, we strive to teach collaboration and critical thinking skills through hands-on, project-based learning. Students not only learn core STEM skills, processes, and concepts, but they put those things to action through solving real-world problems, tackling engaging projects, and making cross-curricular connections. Students will interact with both state-of-the-art technology and tactile manipulatives on a weekly basis. Most importantly, though, they get to see how science, technology, and engineering fit in with God's purpose and plan.
Technology
The LCA technology curriculum is a spiraling one - building upon skills taught in the prior years. Technology skills and strategies are introduced, reinforced, and integrated throughout each grade level. Students in the lower school technology classes are instructed in basic computer operations, productivity applications, technology vocabulary, and Internet safety. In addition, students are involved in a variety of “project-oriented” learning activities which are designed to enhance the curriculum used in the classroom. Students in PreK and Kindergarten are instructed in the fundamentals of using a mouse and navigating a website.
+ Our Philosophy
LCA believes that the use of technology must be aligned with Biblical principles. We understand that technology can be used both for good and for evil, thus we have a responsibility to demonstrate to our students that technology should be used in a manner that is consistent with Scripture. We believe that communication with one another is part of God’s plan for our lives. Therefore, we believe that we have a responsibility to prepare students to use and manage technology as a tool for communication in everyday life. We further believe that technology is a valuable resource which supports the essential skills of critical thinking, problem solving, and evaluation.
+ Instructional Goals
Upon completion of 5th grade, students will be expected to:
- Type, using correct home row technique, a minimum of 20 wpm with at least 90% accuracy.
- Demonstrate an age-appropriate use of technology vocabulary, computer components, and peripheral equipment.
- Demonstrate age-level skill in the use of the word processing program in order to generate, format, edit, and save documents.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply desktop publishing techniques to add impact to a document.
- Create and customize a multimedia slide presentation.
- Generate, manipulate, and format a spreadsheet, including charts and calculations.
- Demonstrate the ability to create a short video using a video production program.
- Exhibit responsible and appropriate behavior while using the Internet.
