Computers & Technology Resources for 8th Grade

Explore 11 curated computers & technology learning resources designed for 8th Grade students. Browse curricula, apps, videos, worksheets, and more to find the perfect fit for your learner.

Digital Savvy

The Digital Savvy course is perfect for students seeking to improve their computer skills or prepare for later Information Technology courses.

CuriosityStream

Award-winning documentary streaming service covering science, history, nature, and technology.

Typing.com

A completely free, full K-12 touch-typing curriculum from Teaching.com, with lessons, tests, games, and a teacher/parent dashboard for tracking progress.

TypingClub

A free, gamified touch-typing course from edClub with 600+ bite-sized lessons, stars and badges, and a parent dashboard — a favorite for elementary and middle-school homeschoolers.

Nitro Type

A free multiplayer typing-race game from Teaching.com where students improve speed and accuracy by racing other typists in real time — great motivation for reluctant practicers.

Keybr

A free, no-frills typing trainer that uses an algorithm to generate practice text targeting your weakest keys — best for older students and teens building real speed.

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Typesy

Cloud-based typing software built for families and homeschoolers, with adaptive lessons, video instruction, games, and detailed progress tracking across multiple students.

BrainPOP Computer Science

Animated computer science lessons covering coding, algorithms, data, and the internet for grades 3-8.

BrainPOP Digital Citizenship

Animated digital citizenship lessons covering internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, and responsible technology use for grades 3-8.

BrainPOP Engineering & Technology

Animated lessons on engineering, computer science, and digital citizenship for grades 3-8.

Introduction to Computers

Introduction to Computers is a course for both students who are experienced computer users and those who have had little or no experience in using a computer. The aim of the course is to give students a general overview of how computers operate and,...