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Kindergarten Technology

In Kindergarten Technology we are learning how to turn the computer on and login to the computer. They are also working with locating letter keys on the keyboard.  We are using a keyboarding zoo on abcya.com to practice locating letter keys on the keyboard.

First Grade Technology 

In First Grade Technology we are reviewing how to turn the computer on and login into the computer.  We are also reviewing how to get onto Google Chrome and closing windows that we open.  The last thing we are reviewing is how to logout and shut down.  Students are also practicing locating letter keys on the keyboard.  We are using a keyboarding zoo on abcya.com to practice locating letter keys on the keyboard.

Second Grade Technology 

In Second Grade Technology we are learning about how to stay safe on the internet.  We explored with Common Sense Media what would be just the right websites for them, which are green.  We also talked about what would be yellow and red light websites.  On abcya.com we watch the Cyber-Five video.  The video talked about 5 Cyber rules to follow.  The students then worked in groups to create posters about what they learned for each rule.

Third Grade Technology 

In Third Grade Technology, we are finishing up creating a slide with our picture, a word that represents us, and a quote.  We will be moving on to creating a portfolio cover for the classroom binder.  We will be using Pages and learning how to change the font color, size, and style.  We will also be adding clipart images to our cover.

Fourth Grade Technology 

In Fourth Grade Technology we have been working with Google Apps; email, calendar, docs, and slides.  I am aiding Mrs. Johnson with projects she is working on in the classroom.

Fifth Grade Technology 

In Fifth Grade Technology we are working on typing skills.  Students have a typing.com account that they have lessons on that they are completing.  We are also tracking their typing speed with a 1-minute time test once a month.  Lastly with our working with creating GIFs for Chrome book short cuts.  Staying very busy.

Sixth Grade Technology 

In Sixth Grade Technology we are working on typing skills.  Students have a typing.com account that they have lessons on that they are completing every two weeks.  You will see in the grade book scores for those lessons.   We are also tracking their typing speed with a 1-minute time test once a month. Lastly with our working with creating GIFs for Chrome book short cuts.  Staying very busy.

Seventh and Eighth Technology

In Seventh and Eighth Grade Technology we are working on typing skills.  Students have a typing.com account that they have lessons on that they are completing every two weeks.  You will see in the grade book scores for those lessons.   We are also tracking their typing speed with a 1-minute time test once a month. Lastly with our working with creating GIFs for Chrome book short cuts.  Staying very busy.

Great Websites for Students in Grades K-5

www.abcya.com