Technology and Robotics Program
The technology curriculum is designed to expose learners to emerging technology and reinforce the basics of computer use and digital citizenship. Grades 3-8 have 1:1 Chromebooks. Grades TK-5 participate in a technology class once a week. Grades 6-8 participate in a core Robotics class as part of the technology program.
Through project-based learning, students are challenged to solve problems in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (S.T.E.M.).
The Innovation Lab ... A space to think, create, and collaborate!
Innovation Lab and Robotics
In our Middle School Technology class, we cover a variety of topics including digital safety, Microsoft Office, ten finger touch typing, and coding. Students will also build and program simple VEX IQ robots for in-class competitions!
In our Robotics elective class, we focus on making competitive VEX IQ robots! Students in this class also have the opportunity to compete with other schools on our Laurel Hall Robotics Team: Hornet Robotics! This year’s 2024 game, Rapid Relay, involves building a robot that shoots projectile plush balls into goals to earn points. Teams can customize robots that can be up to 23 inches wide, 15 inches tall, and 6 feet long; the sky is the limit! Our team will work together with teams from other schools to try and score as many total points as possible. Going to competitions is an amazing opportunity to meet teams from other schools and see the incredible robots being built!
PC / Mac Lab
The PC and Mac Labs are shared resource centers
for all grade levels.
The PC Lab is the main technology learning space
for kindergarten through 3rd grade. It is where young learners become proficient with the basics of computer use and etiquette. It is also home to other groups including the yearbook team and foreign language classes.
The Mac Lab is the third and newest addition to the technology learning spaces. All iMacs in the lab are loaded with the Adobe Creative Cloud software.
