The Holidays are approaching and …
Happy Fall!
Happy Halloween!
First
Grade Students
Students were assigned their computer seats, user ID and secret password. They are now practicing how to log on to the computers 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 in planning lessons in this fast paced changing world of technology and this enables the students to make responsible choices when on-line.
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 are now practicing how to log on to the computers 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 in planning lessons in this fast paced changing world of technology and this enables the students to make responsible choices when on-line.
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.
outside the
Computer Lab
Please 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
“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.
October’s
Christian quality: FRIENDLY
Two are better
than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall,
the one will lift up his friend. ~Ecclesiastes 4:9-10“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.
This month's
Christian quality is FRIENDLY which means to go out of our way to welcome
others and make them feel accepted. We can demonstrate being FRIENDLY by
helping others. Please talk with your children about what it means to be
FRIENDLY. A little FRIENDLINESS goes a long way!
You can be
friendly by
· Holding
the door open for those behind you· Saying “good morning” to your teacher, principal, school staff and classmates
· Offering to play with someone new, who doesn’t have as many friends
· Giving someone a compliment at least once every day
· Greeting younger students as you walk on campus, making them feel welcome
· Looking for those who are left out, and including them in a project or a game at recess
· Not hurting others with words or looks
· Smiling - Smiling is easy and happiness is contagious!
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.
