Bethany Christian School Expands Futurekids’ Real Journeys in Technology Curriculum
Futurekids announced today that
Bethany Christian School has expanded the Real Journeys in Technology
curriculum to more grades in its progressive learning program. Real
Journeys in Technology is built around a scope and sequence of 500
learning objectives in ten key technology areas, and meets or exceeds
state and ISTE NETS standards and is a full-year's curriculum containing
thirty-five interactive project-based adventure-themed lessons.
“We
started the program last year with two curriculum levels, and this year
we’re expanding to even more levels,” commented Trish King, Computer
Teacher for Bethany Christian School. “The reaction from our students has
been terrific. They really like the workbook lessons. We love the way it
brings technology into our core subjects like science, social studies and
language arts. Just the other day we used a lesson plan to track Hurricane
Dean. We know we’re helping our students learn technology in a way that
will have a positive impact their entire lives.”
Dzana Homan, CEO
of Futurekids, welcomed the expanded partnership with Bethany Christian
School. “We’re delighted they find the Real Journeys curriculum so
engaging,” states Ms. Homan. “They’re committed to giving their students
the very latest 21st century technology skills, and it compliments their
values-based teaching.”
Using projects that are linked with
language arts, social studies, math and science content, Real Journeys in
Technology promotes active student learning for the 21st century
classroom. Areas covered include operating environments, databases, word
processing, spreadsheets, graphics, Internet, multimedia, programming,
desktop publishing and applied technology.
Real Journeys in
Technology utilizes such software as Kid Pix Studio Deluxe, Print Artist
Gold, and Storybook Weaver Deluxe for the K-2 levels and Microsoft Office
2003 for 3-8 grades. Each kit contains a comprehensive teacher guide, 25
student workbooks and a CD-ROM containing electronic templates, samples,
and handouts.
About Bethany Christian
School
Bethany Christian School, located in Tempe, Arizona,
is an ACSI-accredited elementary and middle school offering a
well-rounded, exceptional
educational program for grades 1-8. For
further information, log onto www.BethanyChristianSchool.org
About Futurekids
Futurekids is the premier
provider of technology teacher training solutions for schools and
universities around the world. Futurekids has a 22-year record of success
in technology education. Their core competency is providing technology
training as it relates to teaching and learning. They have relationships
and achievements with many key educational partners such as Intel, IBM and
Dell. For more information on Futurekids, please visit http://www.futurekids.com/.
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