About ATM

What is ATM?

ATM stands for Applied Technology Magnet and is a 3 year computer program at Bancroft Middle School. In ATM, students are introduced to different programs on the computer and get to learn and explore them.

In 6th grade, I was introduced to the basics of computer programs, learned how to type, and how to be safe on the web.

In 7th grade, I learned graphics and computer aided drafting.

In 8th grade, I learned about video and music creation and coding.

ATM Curriculum

6th Grade Curriculum	7th Grade Curriculum	8th Grade Curriculum
Microsoft Word: I learned how to make flyers and newsletters.	SketchUp: I learned how to make houses and a Museum of All My Work	Garageband: I learned how to make music, add sound effects to a video, and make an advertisement.
Microsoft Excel: I learned how to make spreadsheets, graphs, and tables.	Floorplanner: I learned how to plan a classroom that I chose.	iMovie: I learned the film shots and learned how to make videos.
Microsoft PowerPoint: I learned how to make slideshows and present about a place in the world.	Photoshop: I learned how to make a magazine cover and touch up photos.	Coding: I learned how to code websites and webpages in Dash, Khan Academy, and Visual Studio Code.
Basics of iMovie: I learned how to make a video slideshow about a poem.	Illustrator: I learned how to make a logo for myself and create vector graphics.	My first webpage in Dash. My First Webpage
Typing: I learned how to type and improve my wpm.	Photography: I learned the types of shots and tips to take a good picture.	My Blog in Dash. My Blog

Reflection of ATM

Overall, the ATM program has been very helpful to me. I am able to learn and discover new programs that I haven’t done or heard of. ATM has been useful to me to other classes like English, history, and science. Many projects that I have done sometimes use Word or Powerpoint. ATM is very helpful for any future job. Every year, the world is getting more and more advance through technology. I think students with an interest in computers will enjoy learning and exploring new programs that ATM offers.