New Tech Standards
The Technology standards have changed in NJ. I now have to revamp the entire curriculum. Is there any one else with the same challenge? Would you like to collaborate? I teach K-5.See More
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Amanda Kenuam replied to Kia Jones's discussion Mouse Mischief"Mischievous Mouse Fun <-- An article about the add on."
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Does any one use this PowerPoint add in? I would love to see some sample lessons. Where is the best place to buy the mice hubs?See More
Bernadette Roche replied to Kia Jones's discussion Computer Labs"I just remembered - another school I was in used Disney's Adventures in Keyboarding for grades K-2. Since I taught older grades, I don't know how good it was, so I need to do some investigating yet."
R. Scott Young replied to Kia Jones's discussion Computer Labs"Feel free to use my interactive web site. All the links are visual which makes it easy for little hands. Click on "Reading" then "Kindergarten" or "Math" then "Kindergarten" to see the activities."
Kia Jones replied to Kia Jones's discussion Computer Labs"Thank you!! I used the Dance Mat Typing from the BBC with the fourth grade. The other BBC site is great. I can't wait to try it.
I have also spent countless hours searching for activities. It is so frustrating sometimes. I really appreciate…"
Kia Jones replied to Kia Jones's discussion Computer Labs"We use TTL with the 3rd grade. I was hoping to get Read, Write and Type for K-2. It looks like a great program. Have you heard of or used it before? Is Typing Instructor a program?"
Matthew Allen replied to Kia Jones's discussion Computer Labs"Also, PAWS jr. is a great typing program even for kindergarten"
Matthew Allen replied to Kia Jones's discussion Computer Labs"I teach first grade and had the same problems at the beginning of the year. With no tech help I've been spending a lot of time on my computer this year hunting out some good interactive and engaging sites. These are some of the best I have…"
Bernadette Roche replied to Kia Jones's discussion Computer Labs"Kids Keys is purchased software published by Knowledge Adventures. I have used Type to Learn Jr. by Sunburst in the past because it has an activity that does right hand - left hand practice. In other words, instead of just using their dominant for…"
Kia Jones replied to Kia Jones's discussion Computer Labs"Thanks Bernadette!!
I am always looking for new ideas. You said you start formal keyboarding in the 1st grade. Do you use a keyboarding program? What is kid keys? Where can I get it?
I would love to see the lesson plan for the space picture!!…"
Bernadette Roche replied to Kia Jones's discussion Computer Labs"Hi Kia! I feel your pain - I teach PS-8th grade as the technology teacher. I try to rotate through a set range of activities - internet usage, mouse/keyboarding skills, program/software use, and content integration. By the time my K's get to…"
Kia Jones posted a discussionComputer Labs
Hello,My name is Kia Jones and I am a computer applications teacher in K-6 school. I have about 750 students and I see each class 2x per week for two marking periods. I am struggling with finding engaging and age appropriate activities for kindergarten. I do not have a textbook. I tried looking for one at the teacher's convention but the vendors did not have resources geared to the elementary level.Any suggestions?See More
Kia Jones replied to Jeremiah Olson's discussion K-8 Computer Lab Teachers"I am a first year teacher and I am also a first year computer lab teacher. I have about 800 students. I teach k-6. I have spent a lot of time gathering info on the net to help me with instruction. I am teaching the students computer literacy as well…"
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