Jolanda teaches a weekly technology class to the elementary students in grades K-4 at Oriole Park. “Technology Class” can mean many different things so I ask Jolanda to talk about her curriculum and the skills that she focuses on in these classes.

Keep the mouse on the table!

When working with elementary students, take it slow! Jolanda shares some marvelously creative ideas for helping her youngest learners learn how to use technology including her secret trick for teaching kindergarten students how to type their username and password. 

• Sammy, Millie, Bailey, Trudy (a.k.a. Teacher’s Pet, Pre-K Edition)
• Pre-K Login card example
• Kindergarten login lesson plan

Coding with kindergarteners

In addition to teaching basic technology skills like using a mouse and keyboard, Jolanda challenges her students with fun coding and computer science projects – even the kindergarteners! She shares a little bit about what they did during hour of code this year.

Classroom management

How do you get the attention of 30 excited elementary students? How do you keep track of who needs help and ensure that everyone has what they need? Classroom management is an essential component of teaching and Jolanda shares practical tips for making sure that the classroom is a safe learning environment.