Senior
Ages 13+ | Grades 8-12Digital Literacy Mastery
Prepare for higher learning and career readiness. Build chat bots, advertise products, analyze data, produce videos, and more.
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deliver high-quality learning experiences. Our program meets global standards for
digital literacy, skills, and readiness.
TechnoKids Collections align with multiple digital intelligence competencies within
the
DQ Global Standards (IEEE 3527.1TM).
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Ages 13-15 | Grade 8 to 10
Computer Applications | Digital Literacy
TechnoWonderland
Promote an amusement park. Solve challenges: design Word posters, Excel surveys, PowerPoint ads, and more!
TechnoInvestor
Play a stock market game. Form collaborative teams to trade stocks in fictitious companies. Write a report.
TechnoPhotoshop
Create a digital scrapbook. Retouch, crop, warp, and superimpose images with Photoshop for beginners.
Computer Science
TechnoSpecialist
Design an information package about computer hardware with PowerPoint. Master advanced presentation skills.
Ages 15-16 | Grade 10-11
Computer Applications | Digital Literacy
TechnoAdvertise
Build advanced word processing skills using Microsoft Word. Compose a resume. Design advertising publications.
TechnoMission
Catalogue a collection of items using a Microsoft Access database.
TechnoAd
Develop media literacy skills. Analyze online behavior, then create a video ad using proven techniques. Summarize the campaign.
Computer Science
TechnoChatbot AI
Become chatbot developers. Improve the lives of others. Build an event chatbot, order chatbot, and virtual agent.
Ages 16-18 | Grade 11-12
Computer Applications | Digital Literacy
TechnoPlanner
Become an event planner. Organize data into tables, forms, queries, and reports. High school database project.
TechnoAnimate
Animate a graphic story using Adobe Animate lessons. Master motion tweens, shape tweens, character rigging, and more!
Computer Science
Beginner
Intermediate
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Senior technology courses are for middle or high school students. They prepare students for higher learning and career readiness. Activities emphasize real-world applications of technology. Students market products, build databases, and more!
Ages 13-15
Grade 8 to 10
Ages 15-16
Grade 10-11
Ages 16-18
Grade 11-12
Animation
apply multiple effects to the same object; modify animation direction & speed
sequence events on a timeline; adjust order using layers; set keyframes to animate text
animate objects using tweens & character rigging; create symbols; sequence scenes
Artificial Intelligence
apply generative AI to enhance graphics; use text prompts; select variants
build rule-based, transactional, & conversational chatbots; explore NLP & LLMs
Coding
develop chatbots; use keyword matching; create default responses; train bot
Computer Fundamentals
explain computer specs; match a device to a person's needs; define terms (e.g., CPU, RAM, ROM)
Data Analysis
examine data for trends; connect events to changes in values; make informed decisions
build a database that generates a report; create a survey; analyze data in pivot table
build a multi-relational database; base decisions on queries & reports
Digital Citizenship
apply research skills; collaborate to make decisions
identify stereotypes; balance use of technology; limit data trackers
apply skills to be a safe, responsible, and ethical digital citizen
Graphics
add shapes or brushes to library; layer objects; apply layer styles; wrap text on a path
apply graphic skills to create original images or enhance an existing design
develop advanced drawing techniques; switch drawing modes; edit points; modify symbols
Internet
Photo Editing
capture types of photos (e.g., portrait, landscapes); apply filters; retouch; red eye; superimpose images
capture types of shots (e.g., long shot, close-up) and angles (e.g., low, high); apply rule of thirds
Presentation
advanced formatting; hide slides; insert action buttons; output file in multiple formats
Publishing
attract & hold audience attention, create horizontal & vertical white space to avoid clutter
use references to make information easy to find; apply advanced techniques to improve communication
Spreadsheet
create data table; apply data bars and icon sets; set print area & adjust page breaks
compare groups of data using a pivot table or pivot chart
export data from a spreadsheet; mail merge
Video Production
record a video clip; insert video & format frame style; adjust video playback settings
produce a video; capture footage; insert, trim, & split clips; apply overlays; render
select media settings; output animation timeline as a video
Word Processing
advanced text, image, and page formatting
create columns; insert references; manage sources; add comments; set tabs; mail merge
export data from an external source into Word
Senior technology courses are for middle or high school students. They prepare students for higher learning and career readiness. Activities emphasize real-world applications of technology. Students market products, build databases, and more!
How to Pick a Course
TechnoKids Senior Curriculum follows a progressive learning framework, where skills and competencies develop gradually across grades 8-12. Nevertheless, each TechnoKids course can be taught independently or combined with other titles to create a distinctive learning experience for middle school students. Here are some recommendations for choosing a Senior course:
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Consult the Scope & Sequence.
This framework organizes courses according to grade level and age. The difficulty level of courses progresses from left to right. As a result, the course in the first column is appropriate for the beginning of the semester, while the one in the last column is better suited for the end of the semester.
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Assess whether a course aligns with the developmental stage of your students.
While the Scope & Sequence framework provides recommendations, it's essential to evaluate the specific needs of your learners. If they require more challenging tasks, opt for a course from a higher grade. Conversely, if your students require simpler assignments, select a course from a lower grade.
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Consider the technology skill you are required to teach.
Each TechnoKids course emphasizes a key digital literacy skill, which serves as the central focus of the lessons. For instance, the activities may highlight word processing, spreadsheets, photo editing, video production, or chatbot development. Select a course that matches your specific needs.
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Integrate a course into an existing curriculum unit.
TechnoKids courses offer flexibility as many of the tasks are open-ended. You can choose a course that aligns with a class such as media art, business studies, or marketing. For example, TechnoAd is ideal for an advertising unit, whereas TechnoChatbot AI, is best suited to computer science.
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Choose a project you want students to create.
Explore the course descriptions to understand the assignments students undertake. For instance, are you interested in having your students animate a cartoon, operate a theme park, or produce a video ad?
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Identify the available software.
TechnoKids courses use various applications including Microsoft Office, Scratch, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, and Blender. Before making a choice, assess whether students have the required software on their devices.
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Take into account students' interests.
TechnoKids courses offer numerous opportunities to apply digital tools in creative ways. Discuss with your students which ones capture their interests. For example, they can choose to build a simple database in TechnoMission or a multi-relational database in TechnoPlanner.
Senior technology courses are for middle or high school students. They prepare students for higher learning and career readiness. Activities emphasize real-world applications of technology. Students market products, build databases, and more!