Welcome to ICT Technology Explorations* — a fun and imaginative journey into the world of technology for young learners in grades K–2! Through colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and lovable characters like Milo the Mouse, Zara the Zebra, Dot the Firefly, and Byte the Robot, students explore the exciting world of computers in a way that feels playful, engaging, and easy to understand.
Join the Pixel Pals as students explore computers, coding, and digital citizenship through fun interactive adventures in Techville!
Set in the vibrant world of “Techville,” this story-driven course introduces foundational computer science concepts aligned with national CSTA K–2 Computer Science Standards. Students discover how computers work, how information travels across networks, how data can be organized, and how step-by-step instructions help solve problems. Along the way, they also learn the importance of digital citizenship, kindness online, and safe technology use.
Designed especially for early readers, ICT Technology Explorations combines literacy, creativity, and hands-on learning to build confidence and curiosity in young students. With its graphic-novel style lessons and interactive challenges, the course creates an exciting learning experience that teachers will love bringing into the classroom and students will look forward to exploring every day.
*The courseware is not required to sit for the certification exam.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 7 Lessons
- 7 Weeks
- Lessons7
- 1.1Lesson 1: Meet the Computer Crew – Learn the basic parts of a computer
- 1.2Lesson 2: The Glowing Path of Messages – How networks share information
- 1.3Lesson 3: Treasure Hunt Data Quest – Collecting and sorting data
- 1.4Lesson 4: The Secret Steps Code – Writing and testing algorithms
- 1.5Lesson 5: Pixel Pals in Our World – Safe and Smart Computer Use in Daily Life
- 1.6Lesson 6: The Big Adventure Challenge – Using What We Have Learned
- 1.7Lesson 7: Pixel Pals Celebration – Our Learning Journey
Features
- Exam: ICT Technology Explorations
- Number of Questions: 25
- Passing Score: 68%
- Time Limit: 50 minutes