Dickerson Tech News
Winter 2019
Grade Level Updates
Preschool
Our school's littlest learners have been discussing media balance and how to take breaks from technology. Preschoolers have also learned a little about robots and how they complete jobs for us, and they have just begun basic coding with Code-a-pillars! They are off to a great start!
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten Techies have been working hard to learn to use desktop computers (especially the mouse!) and the chromebooks to play all types of games. They have also begun to learn basic coding skills. We have talked about what is a "bug" in our code and how to fix it. They have been doing such a great job!
First Grade
Our First Grade students have been focusing on the home keys and the proper finger placement for keyboarding. They also have begun basic coding and learned what an "algorithm" is and how to "debug" their programs.
Second Grade
Second Graders are working hard to navigate their Google Drives and completing assignments on Google Classroom. They are experts at logging into their chromebooks and are currently working on researching with reliable sources and creating Google Slides presentations on what they have learned.
Technology Gift Ideas
Kid-Friendly Robots
If you are still searching for some gift ideas, these robots are a great way to introduce some technology skills in a fun way for young learners!
Kids First Robot Engineer Kit and Storybook
- This one has a story that goes with it and you have to assemble the robots. Amazon has it for $44.99
- https://www.amazon.com/Kids-First-Robot-Engineer-Storybook/dp/B01CNSPHL8
Fisher-Price Code 'n Learn Kinderbot
- Comes assembled and teaches some early coding skills. Amazon and Walmart had it cheapest at $35.07
- https://www.fisher-price.com/en-us/product/code-n-learn-kinderbot-fxg15
SGILE RC Robot Toy, Programmable Intelligent Walk Sing Dance Robot
- Remote-controlled sensor robot. Amazon has it for $26.99
- https://www.amazon.com/SGILE-Programmable-Birthday-Interactive-Robotics/dp/B074QL2N27/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=SGILE+Remote+Control+Robot&qid=1574705272&sr=8-4
Upcoming Tech Weeks
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Francesca Ragonese
Email: francesca.ragonese@chester-nj.org
Website: https://www.chester-nj.org/FRagonese
Location: Dickerson School, Route 24, Chester, NJ, USA
Phone: (908)879-5313
Twitter: @fragonese27