Students are learning to log in with their user names. Once the students are
able to log in, they learn how to use an age appropriate word processor.
They learn the "home row" for keyboarding, and proper hand position for
their little fingers. Performance indicators will require them to open an
existing file from their documents, begin a new document, save a document
into their folders, and where to navigate to print a file. Mrs. Kreider's
use of the class room projector has enabled the students to listen and learn
as a whole class. The classroom consists of 6 computers and are used as a
station. As of November 1st, all students should be able to log in and type
simple sentences on a word processing program. It's so delightful to see how
they adapt so well to technology!
Grade 2
These students are exposed to class room technology with the use of daily
instruction from the teacher on the new projector. The students also make
use of their class room computers to complete the assignments required. Mrs.
Burke's web-based lesson plans integrate class room curriculum with the
skills taught in the lab. Mrs. Burke helps the students in the lab to
complete assignments. This month, lesson plans include a social studies
lesson using the internet, word processing assignments that
will result in a prayer booklet and practicing their keyboarding skills. The
2nd graders say that Mrs. Burke LOVES! the new projector!
Grade 3
Students come into the lab for basic skills on keyboarding, word processing,
simple spreadsheet lessons. Students are accompanied by Mr. Kelley on
Wednesday's, while the remainder of the class is taught the application
programs by the Technology Coordinator. Students are learning how to
create "Power Point" presentations on Max Show. Students hope to present
these multi-media presentations in the classroom with the new projector.
Performance indicators include the above skills as 1st and 2nd graders, but
begin to increase speed and accuracy with keyboarding, integrating multi-
media with curriculum, ethical use of technology knowledge, and demonstrate
the ability for use of on-line technologies.
Grade 4
Students have reviewed basic Power Point features from last year as 3rd
graders. This year the students will continue to create presentations using
Max Show, which is the equivalent of Power Point in Microsoft Office. The
students will be able to present their slide shows in the classroom using
the new projector. Students will use a "formal" keyboard program for lower
grades and learn the entire keyboard this year. Proper fingering is
enforced, as is accuracy.
Grade 5