Technology (sTeam)

As our students live in a world that relies heavily on technology literacy for daily life, Westminster is committed to integrating technology into our students’ lives, in order to ensure students are adept and prepared for the workforce. As such, in addition to our school having smartboards in every classroom and one-to-one computers for each student to be able to use in the classroom throughout the day, all Westminster students attend technology classes in our computer lab, with a full-time Technology Instructor and fully equipped computer lab with state-of-the-art 3D Printers. 

Want to find out more about what each student at Westminster is learning in Computer Lab? Check out the curriculum for each grade level below:

TK – Finding Our Way on Computers:

Mousing and keyboarding games – using the computer to become familiar with its features. Introduction to letters and numbers games, too!

Kindergarten – Having Fun with Computers:

Basic computer functions, mousing, keyboard recognition, academic games, word processing, digital art, and OS familiarity.

1st Grade – Using Academic Programs to Learn:

Academic Games, Basic Word Processing with emphasis on language arts reinforcement, Basic Internet Use, Graphics integration.

2nd Grade – Producing Content with Technology:

Computer Art, Desktop Publishing, Story-telling and Animation Sites, Photo-Editing, Slideshow Presentations, and Intro to Coding using Scratch.

3rd Grade – Learning by Discovery:

Computer Hardware, Coding, 3D Modeling/Printing, Troubleshooting, Story-telling sites, Google Docs, Intro to Spreadsheets, Slideshows, Internet research, and more.

4th Grade – Connecting Through Technology

Keyboarding intensive, 3D Modeling/Printing, Internet Research, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasting, Email, Infographics, Video Montages, Online Collaboration through Google Apps.

5th Grade – Research and Analysis with Computers

Responsible Internet Use, 3D Modeling/Printing, Research, Video Editing, Animation, Coding, Multimedia Online Slideshows, Web Design. 5th graders also have the opportunity to participate in the VEX Robotics program, combining their programming skills taught in Planet Bravo with Engineering skills.