The Holidays are
approaching and …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Let us pause and give THANKS for all
we have been blessed with.
First Grade Students
The students have been successful in logging on and off the computers using the control, alt, and delete keys. They know how to access the start menu and log-off button. They have just completed the Common Sense Media Internet safety course. They will begin working in the Microsoft Paint Program. They will be introduced to the line, oval, rectangle, triangle and shift key. The shift key is held down when drawing a straight line, circle and square. They are encouraged to practice the skills accomplished in their computer class at home.
The students have been successful in logging on and off the computers using the control, alt, and delete keys. They know how to access the start menu and log-off button. They have just completed the Common Sense Media Internet safety course. They will begin working in the Microsoft Paint Program. They will be introduced to the line, oval, rectangle, triangle and shift key. The shift key is held down when drawing a straight line, circle and square. They are encouraged to practice the skills accomplished in their computer class at home.
Second Grade Students
The students will be
introduced to the KidWorks Deluxe Program.
This program is used in Second Grade Computer class. It is a great program for
building creative writing and reading skills. The students will be writing a
journal of their Second Grade Memories. Each month will consist of three good
sentences about what happened at school during that particular month. They will
be creating their own sentences. The program has kid-friendly design tools,
which students will be able to illustrate their stories with free-hand drawings
and more. Students can hear their stories read aloud by the computer. Their journal
will be printed and sent home at the end of the school year.
Third Grade Students
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, send images behind
text, and change the brightness of their image. They will be able to manipulate
their images by using the sizing handles, clicking and dragging or by clicking
on the size tab on the picture tool bar.
Fourth and Fifth Grade
Students
Fourth and fifth grade
students have just completed the Common Sense Media/Internet safety program.
They covered the areas of copyright, creating strong passwords, social
networks, cyberbullying, Internet safety and digital citizenship. They will be
working in Ultra Key Typing. They will be ready to review the keyboard. They
will watch a video on Introduction to Ultra Key, Correct Posture, and
Introduction to Fingers. The students will take the typing challenge. This
score will indicate their words per minute and accuracy. They will be able to
set goals for themselves. All scores will be recorded for grades.
November - SLE – Focus Strand -Lifelong learner who develops independence in learning.
PAINT CLUB REMINDER
Microsoft Paint Club’s last meeting
will be Monday, November 12th from
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Thank you for attending.
Common Sense Media Bulletin Board
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.
According to a survey
done by common Sense Media – 56% of 8-12 year olds and 69% of 13 – 18 year olds
watch online videos every day. Those in
the survey ages 8-12 spent 4 hours and 44 minutes with media on digital
devices. Teens spent 7 hours and 22 minutes and that did not include homework
or reading books. You Tube is not for people under age 13. Yet they found most
kids prefer YouTube to You Tube Kids.
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.
Why Do We Need A Technology Lab?
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.
Have a great and SAFE
month!
