Computer/Technology
Don Lambert
dlambert@pineesd.org
(928)476-3283
Bio
Hello and welcome! My name is Don Lambert and I am the K-8 technology teacher for the 2023-24 school year. This is my 7th full year at Pine-Strawberry School, and I'm looking forward to the continued growth of all of our students!
I have a bachelor's degree in general K-8 education (2017), and I also hold a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering. Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked for 20+ years at Motorola semiconductor operations and its spin-offs working in sustaining and new product development engineering, test engineering, and information architecture management. I had great experiences working with people all around the world both in person and virtually.
Having grown up in a small rural area in Minnesota, now I'm back to enjoying small-town living and hopefully making a difference by helping the next generation navigate the ever-changing world of technology :)
Class Schedule
8:05-9:15am – 8th Grade math assistant (M-F)
9:20-10:00am - 2nd Grade (Mon-Tue); Kinder and 1st Grade (Wed-Thur); 4th Grade math assistant (F)
10:10am-10:50am - 3rd (Mon-Tue)
11:00am-12:10pm Lunch & Lunch Recess Duty
12:55-1:35pm - 4th Grade (M-Tue); 5th Grade (Wed-Thur)
1:40-3:00pm - Middle School (mixed groupings Mon-Thur)
Homework Expectations/Procedures
No homework is given, and all learning is in-person
Preferred Methods of Communication
Please don't hesitate to call me at 928-476-3283, extension 1203, or email me at dlambert@pineesd.org if you have any questions about your student's progress or about the technology curriculum. I'd be happy to show you what we are covering and why, and discuss any ideas you may have for improvement!
Syllabus
General curriculum for student learning in technology (in order of precedence):
We will devote a considerable amount of time to coding to build logic skills (pattern recognition, sequencing, loops, conditional loops…). When appropriate and as time allows, we will integrate coding skills with programming robots
· block coding (K-4)
· text coding (3-8)
· understanding the basic operation of personal computing devices (K-8)
· typing (1-8)
· create slideshows (1-8)
· create process flow diagrams (2-5)
· understand spreadsheet terminology and structure including cell manipulation (3-8)
· use a spreadsheet for graphing (5-8)
· creation and use of audio and video data (2-8)
· math enrichment (1-8)
· chess for strategy and logical thinking (3-8)
Classroom Events/Field Trips
None planned
Classroom Web Links <<< Click here to see all of the websites that are used in tech class and or for testing