We all know that in order to learn something we need to practice.
Below you will find a list of technology skills that students have worked on during their TechTime classes based on units. These are great skills for your class to practice when going to the computer lab or using laptops to do projects, working as a class on the SMART Board, etc. (Order: Most recent at the top.)
Below you will find a list of technology skills that students have worked on during their TechTime classes based on units. These are great skills for your class to practice when going to the computer lab or using laptops to do projects, working as a class on the SMART Board, etc. (Order: Most recent at the top.)
Grade 5
Word
-Open a document
-Save a saved document -Edit: Font, size, style, color, alignment, spacing Keyboarding Intro
-Review of keyboarding position and posture
-Review of home row keys -Introduction of a few additional keys -Knowledge of some practice websites Internet Safety
_Rules (NetSmartz):
1. I will tell a trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or uncomfortable. 2. I will ask a trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number. 3. I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet. 4. I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online. Cyberbullying - What it is and how to handle it Computers
Basic operation and vocabulary:
CPU MONITOR (vs. screen) MOUSE KEYBOARD PRINTER CD, DVD DIGITAL CAMERA INPUT / OUTPUT CLICK / DOUBLE-CLICK USB DRIVE/FLASH DRIVE/etc. BINARY CODE |
Grade 4
Word
_-Create a new document
-Open a saved document -Save a document -copy/paste text from a website (MadLibs) Edit: Font, size, style, color, alignment, spacing Keyboarding Intro
_-Review of keyboarding position and posture
-Review of home row keys -Introduction of a few additional keys -Knowledge of some practice websites Internet Safety
_Rules (NetSmartz):
1. I will tell a trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or uncomfortable. 2. I will ask a trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number. 3. I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet. 4. I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online. Computers
_Basic operation and vocabulary:
CPU MONITOR (vs. screen) MOUSE KEYBOARD PRINTER CD, DVD DIGITAL CAMERA INPUT / OUTPUT RAM/ROM |
Grade 3
KerPoof
_www.kerpoof.com
Students have learned about benefits of logging into a website. Students are able to save, open, and edit documents. They are also managing their (school) account and adding tools to their toolbox. Keyboarding Intro
_-Review of keyboarding position and posture
-Review of home row keys -Practice using both hands and 8 fingers when using the keyboard -Knowledge of some practice websites Internet Safety
_Rules (NetSmartz):
1. I will tell a trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or uncomfortable. 2. I will ask a trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number. 3. I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet. 4. I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online. Computers
_Basic operation and vocabulary:
CPU MONITOR (vs. screen) MOUSE KEYBOARD PRINTER CD, DVD DIGITAL CAMERA INPUT / OUTPUT CLICK / DOUBLE-CLICK |
Grade 2
KerPoof
www.kerpoof.com
Students have learned about sharing information in graphic form using KerPoof tools SPELL A PICTURE and MAKE A PICTURE. Keyboarding Intro
_-Introduction to keyboarding
-Introduction to using 2 hands, all fingers -Practice using both hands, all fingers to play a game Internet Safety
_Rules (NetSmartz):
1. I will tell a trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or uncomfortable. 2. I will ask a trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number. 3. I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet. 4. I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online. Computers
_Basic operation and vocabulary:
CPU MONITOR (vs. screen) MOUSE KEYBOARD PRINTER CD, DVD DIGITAL CAMERA INPUT / OUTPUT DIGITAL CAMERA CLICK / DOUBLE-CLICK |