Development of Computer Skills

In the above mentioned process, many IT applications are employed, so that the child becomes familiar with the basic meanings of these tools and versed in their frequent utilization. In this regard, one aspect of the curriculum of JUNIORS A involves a learning process which introduces the child to standard electronic tools such as Graphics Applications, Word Processing, Icon-based Programming, Spreadsheets, Multimedia etc. Moreover, in the process of completing the various projects, the student becomes familiar with numerous hitech equipment, such as scanners, digital cameras, networks and Internet, as well as specialized educational environments such as Visual Basic Logo, Hyperstudio, RoboLang, Story Animator, Paintomania and others.

In this manner, modern computer technologies are integrated into the educational process not as an end in themselves, but rather as a means for attaining educational objectives. Thereby, technical means are activated and learned as elements of broader educational activities and ends.