The Franklin Township School District’s technology curriculum is based on state, national, and international standards. Students learn current industry-standard word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation programs using Microsoft Office. Digital cameras, photo editing, keyboarding, and movie making are all taught via project-based learning. Incorporated into all projects and lessons are time management, use of proper tech terminology, and care of equipment. Technology skills aren’t learned in a vacuum, but are tied to various curricula to support learning in and outside the classroom. The upcoming Iditarod unit started as an avid request from a third grader, “Can we learn about dogs?” This cross-curricular unit will include information about dogs, Alaska, geography, science, spreadsheets, data collection, presentations, and more. Dr. Yates and I have teamed up to infuse technology into students’ history projects in the middle school. To support the eighth graders’ study of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, students chose from a variety of background research projects to enhance their understanding of Dickens’ era and popularity. Holidays, special events, and classroom projects are  all part of the technology curriculum.