Technology in the PYP
Technology Integration
Learning about technology
Learning through technology
Digital Citizenship
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Learning technology
Students develop explicit knowledge and skills relating to technology
Technology includes digital and non-digital tools, such as a book, a camera and an iPad
Aim:learning and understanding the functionality of technological tools and resources
TI instead of IT-purposeful and authentic integration of technology in the inquiry-based classroom
Everyone in the learning community are technology teachers, responsible for teaching, learning and integration of technology
Is best supported and extended within the transdisciplinary programme of inquiry
The aim for young learners are more about using technology to extend their investigations
It is the whole learning community's responsibility to support students to be responsible digital citizens
make informed, ethical choices
exercise academic integrity
practice safe and legal behaviour
e.g. Skills
-Managing and operating technology
-Understanding and applying social and ethical technology use
-Researching with technology
Technology can be explored as a concept. digital concept: coding, robotics / non-digital advancement: paper, transportation, textile, etc
Exploring the evolution of technologies could help students understand how things work
Technology literacy-help to develop students' ability to engage with multiple texts in various modes.
Multi-literacies: digital literacy, media literacy, information literacy, critical literacy, design literacy
Multi-modality:visual, textual, linguistic, spatial, aural and gestural
Support the development of the ATLs and Learner Profile
The process of design thinking allows students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-life situations to create solutions and innovate
Students learn about multiple perspectives in experiential learning
Students develop conceptual understanding through technology by exploring related concepts such as coding, invention, systems, process, safety etc.