Computer Science and Educational Technology
At Hammurabi, the use of technology is aligned with our school mission to support our student-centered and inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning. Technology is fully embedded across curricula, and teachers develop intentional and well-planned learning environments, engaging students to construct knowledge for themselves and for others.
To educate our students to the complexity of today’s digital life, Hammurabi has a curriculum-based digital citizenship program starting in 1st grade, promoting responsible, ethical, and safe use of technology and the Internet. Integrity and respect of others are integrated in all aspects of our students’ learning experiences.
In addition, Hammurabi has a fully-developed computer science curriculum for our students from 1st through 5th grades. In Upper School, computer-science is integrated into the Design course where students are engaged in analyzing and reflecting upon the design and complexity of objects and systems. Students understand themselves as designers of their own world.