The Holidays are approaching and …
Happy Fall!
Happy Halloween!
Everyone has settled
into their computer classes. All the STAR Reading and Math testing is
behind us until January. The computer rules, seat assignments, passwords,
safety concerns, expected homework and logging on procedures have been
reviewed.
Internet Safety Month
First Grade Students
Students were assigned their computer seats, user ID and secret password. They have spent several weeks logging on using the control, alt, and delete keys. They know how to access the start menu and log-off button.
Kindergarten, First, Second, Third and Fifth Grade Students
Internet safety classes have started and the lessons will continue through November. The above grades will be introduced to the Common Sense Media Internet Safety Program. The students will develop an understanding of the concept of community, personal safety, and the need to make responsible choices. Students will be able to express their ideas and reinforce concepts through group discussions.
The second and third grade will take an online field trip with the FBI to re-enforce the concepts covered on safety. Other topics covered will be the Community they live in, Cyber Community, Viruses, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Gaming and e-mail.
Fifth grade will be discussing the topics of inappropriate websites, On-line Behavior, Gaming, Identity Safety, Cyberbullying, Intellectual Property, Social Networking, Cell Phone Safety, texting and cell photos. All the students have completed their pre-assessment survey and computer terminology sheet. These results help us in planning our lessons in this fast paced changing world of technology so we can educate them to make responsible choices when online.
Many packets completed in class will be sent home for the students to share with you. Please discuss the Importance of Internet Safety and what your family rules are in your home. Please think about the placement of your computer. They should never be put in a bedroom where you cannot see what is going on.
Students were assigned their computer seats, user ID and secret password. They have spent several weeks logging on using the control, alt, and delete keys. They know how to access the start menu and log-off button.
Kindergarten, First, Second, Third and Fifth Grade Students
Internet safety classes have started and the lessons will continue through November. The above grades will be introduced to the Common Sense Media Internet Safety Program. The students will develop an understanding of the concept of community, personal safety, and the need to make responsible choices. Students will be able to express their ideas and reinforce concepts through group discussions.
The second and third grade will take an online field trip with the FBI to re-enforce the concepts covered on safety. Other topics covered will be the Community they live in, Cyber Community, Viruses, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Gaming and e-mail.
Fifth grade will be discussing the topics of inappropriate websites, On-line Behavior, Gaming, Identity Safety, Cyberbullying, Intellectual Property, Social Networking, Cell Phone Safety, texting and cell photos. All the students have completed their pre-assessment survey and computer terminology sheet. These results help us in planning our lessons in this fast paced changing world of technology so we can educate them to make responsible choices when online.
Many packets completed in class will be sent home for the students to share with you. Please discuss the Importance of Internet Safety and what your family rules are in your home. Please think about the placement of your computer. They should never be put in a bedroom where you cannot see what is going on.
Common Sense Media Bulletin Board
outside the Computer LabPlease take a minute and read what is going on in Cyberspace. There are so many things changing on a daily basis. Please talk to your children about Facebook. There are 1.71 billion monthly active users on Facebook. There are approximately 7.5 million kids under the age of 13 on Facebook. Facebook isn't supposed to be used by children under 13.
Common Sense Media
A great website - commonsensemedia.org - Please visit this site.
“Their mission is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.” Please take a minute to look at their site and sign –up for their weekly communication.
1. A technology teacher provides a structured curriculum
with complete and specific instructions in computer skills that are taught in a
lab environment. This enables the students to become more confident in their
technology skills and it improves technology use in the classroom. It validates
the importance of the subject being taught.
2. In a lab, students have the opportunity for hands on experience to learn about new applications and review past lessons. This is a great advantage to students so they can become more confident in their technology skills.
3. Technology labs free classroom teachers so they can focus on their goals and not loose valuable instruction time teaching computer skills.
4. Structure, consistency, and repetition build skills each year whether it is a new application, documents, presentations, or understanding and increasing their time and accuracy in mastering keyboarding.
5. The importance of the technology lab offers student support, skills, and the knowledge they need to use these skills beyond the classroom.
2. In a lab, students have the opportunity for hands on experience to learn about new applications and review past lessons. This is a great advantage to students so they can become more confident in their technology skills.
3. Technology labs free classroom teachers so they can focus on their goals and not loose valuable instruction time teaching computer skills.
4. Structure, consistency, and repetition build skills each year whether it is a new application, documents, presentations, or understanding and increasing their time and accuracy in mastering keyboarding.
5. The importance of the technology lab offers student support, skills, and the knowledge they need to use these skills beyond the classroom.
Bryce Medeiros - 2A
Isabella Starbuck - 2B
Sydney Nguyen - 2B
Bella Gagliardino - 2B
Jason Kelly - 2B
Kolby Vu - 2B
Madtelyn Powell - 2B
Andrew Hoffman - 3A
Maia Dadakis - 3A
Alex Menke - 3A
Kevin McGowan - 3B
Savannah Minton - 3B
Cianna Gagliardino - 4A
Gabrielle Vu - 4A
Isabella Ferrari - 4A
Nathan King - 4A
Kyle Duffy - 4B
Anna Rourke - 4B
Matthew King - 5B
Tyler Cacianti - 5B
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Kaylie Tran - 5B
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Have a great and SAFE month!
