The Paint Program will continue through mid-January. The students have learned how to select and draw some of the different shapes in the Paint Program. They have also learned how to copy and paste some of the shapes. They know how to change line thicknesses, find a new piece of paper, save their work, edit colors and use the text tool. They will be reviewing the tools this month and will end the Paint program by creating a winter wonderland scene with a snowman and text. They are encouraged to go home and practice what they have learned in their computer class.
Second Grade
The
students have been working in the Kid Works Program. They know the components
of the writing portion of the program and know to how to access the Edit Menu
and use the Copy and Paste buttons. They know where the Home, End, and Arrow
Keys are on the keyboard. They will be starting their Grade School Memories
Journal. The journal will consist of three typed sentences and a drawing to go
along with the sentences. The sentences are created by the students. They have
to type about three current events that happened each month at school and a
drawing to go along with the sentences using both drawing and sticker book
tools. The journals will be printed in booklet form and they will take them
home at the end of the school year.
Third Grade
The
students will begin working in Microsoft Word 2010. They will learn how to retrieve
documents from one drive and save them in another drive. The students will know
where to find Spelling and Grammar or Spell Check and how to use it when
editing a document. The students will learn that spell check is not 100%
accurate and that they have to reread documents to see what spell checked
missed. They will also learn how to insert clipart, use the text wrap tool and
send their images behind text and change the brightness of their image. They
will be able to manipulate their images by using the sizing handles and
clicking and dragging or by clicking on the size tab on the picture tool bar.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Students
The
students will start 2018 with continued practice in Ultra Key Typing. Ultra Key
builds good typing skills, speed and accuracy through structured lessons. The
students will learn about record keeping and will be recording their typing
scores. I also have a free typing program listed on my blog that students can
use at home for extra practice.
Catholic GEM (Going the Extra Mile)
December
& January Christian quality:
CHEERFUL
Make a
joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and
sing praise.
~Psalm
98:4
You can be CHEERFUL by:
Holding
the door open for those behind you Saying “good morning” to your teacher, principal, school staff and classmates
Offering to let your classmate go first
Collecting foods and canned goods for a food bank
Giving someone a compliment at least once every day
Coloring a picture, making a craft or sending a treat to a senior center or nursing home
Donating your unwanted toys and books to the children in need
Not hurting others with words or looks
Smiling. Smiling is easy and happiness is contagious!
Being happy for the winning team, even if your team loses
Looking for the good in others ALWAYS
Scripture Verses
A joyful heart is good medicine. ~Proverbs 17:22
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.
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.
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.
