From Pre k -12- There Is No Way But Onward

What students learn in Pre K is the foundation of all learning. The steps they take are the first steps towards new experiences and leave long lasting impressions on them. The foundation for the way student process information, their intellectual growth, their communication skills, their emotional and social development, emergent literacy, their math, reading and writing skills is laid down at the Pre K level.
The Pre K students learn to open and navigate software programs. Students use and name input devices to become familiar with terminology. The Pre K students learn to operate recording devices and touch screen devices. They begin to use software to create and express ideas. Students also access electronic information and become familiar with use of websites.
Like all core curriculum areas, Technology Applications also has a spiraling curriculum that builds on previous knowledge gained.

In the upper level grades 6-8 the students know and can use hardware and soft ware. They use data input skills appropriate to the task and comply with laws regarding use of technology. The students use a variety of strategies to acquire electronic information and evaluate this information in a variety of formats.
The 6-8 grade students also use research skills and electronic communication to create new knowledge. They also learn how to evaluate communication process and product through technology applications.

Thus there is a building up of skills through various grade levels and each level is important.If the foundation is weak the building cannot be strong. There is no way but onward in this new digital era.