Computer Labs - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T00:20:10Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/computer-labs?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A335941&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI just remembered - another s…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-05:649749:Comment:3385762009-05-05T02:41:15.378ZBernadette Rochehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BernadetteRoche
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.
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. Thank you!!!tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-01:649749:Comment:3375112009-05-01T15:15:55.092ZKia Joneshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KiaJones
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!! Feel free to use my interacti…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-30:649749:Comment:3372852009-04-30T22:45:49.162ZR. Scott Younghttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RScottYoung
Feel free to use my <a href="http://www.covenantworks.com/Bouncy-A/">interactive web site</a>. 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.
Feel free to use my <a href="http://www.covenantworks.com/Bouncy-A/">interactive web site</a>. 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. Thank you!! I used the Dance…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-28:649749:Comment:3364622009-04-28T15:06:42.753ZKia Joneshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KiaJones
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.<br />
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I have also spent countless hours searching for activities. It is so frustrating sometimes. I really appreciate your help.
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.<br />
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I have also spent countless hours searching for activities. It is so frustrating sometimes. I really appreciate your help. We use TTL with the 3rd grade…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-28:649749:Comment:3364572009-04-28T15:00:52.731ZKia Joneshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KiaJones
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?
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? Also, PAWS jr. is a great typ…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-28:649749:Comment:3362282009-04-28T00:06:39.121ZMatthew Allenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MatthewAllen
Also, PAWS jr. is a great typing program even for kindergarten
Also, PAWS jr. is a great typing program even for kindergarten I teach first grade and had t…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-28:649749:Comment:3362252009-04-28T00:05:45.053ZMatthew Allenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MatthewAllen
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 found.<br />
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<a href="http://www.abcya.com">www.abcya.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/">http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.childtopia.com/index.php">http://www.childtopia.com/index.php…</a>
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 found.<br />
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<a href="http://www.abcya.com">www.abcya.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/">http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.childtopia.com/index.php">http://www.childtopia.com/index.php</a><br />
<a href="http://www.readwritethink.org">www.readwritethink.org</a> Kids Keys is purchased softwa…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3360942009-04-27T19:45:12.233ZBernadette Rochehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BernadetteRoche
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 all keyboarding, TTL Jr. works on getting kids to use both hands. I like Kid Keys as the introductory to home row keyboarding. I do Kid Keys in 2nd also. For my 3rd-4th I use Type to Learn and 5th I use Typing Instructor. I also found a few internet…
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 all keyboarding, TTL Jr. works on getting kids to use both hands. I like Kid Keys as the introductory to home row keyboarding. I do Kid Keys in 2nd also. For my 3rd-4th I use Type to Learn and 5th I use Typing Instructor. I also found a few internet sites for keyboarding, but not as good as the purchased software. Thanks Bernadette!!
I am alw…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3360722009-04-27T19:17:10.112ZKia Joneshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KiaJones
Thanks Bernadette!!<br />
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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?<br />
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I would love to see the lesson plan for the space picture!! Sounds like fun.<br />
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Kia
Thanks Bernadette!!<br />
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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?<br />
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I would love to see the lesson plan for the space picture!! Sounds like fun.<br />
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Kia Hi Kia! I feel your pain - I…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3359412009-04-27T17:42:25.102ZBernadette Rochehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BernadetteRoche
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 me, they're pretty good with <a href="http://www.headsprout.com/code/launchMA.cfm">mouse skills</a>, but I use some free webgames to brush up on click, drag, double-click, etc. .I use <a href="www.starfall.com">www.starfall.com</a> for both keyboarding…
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 me, they're pretty good with <a href="http://www.headsprout.com/code/launchMA.cfm">mouse skills</a>, but I use some free webgames to brush up on click, drag, double-click, etc. .I use <a href="www.starfall.com">www.starfall.com</a> for both keyboarding skills and early reading practice. I use <a href="www.iknowthat.com">www.iknowthat.com</a> for early math - counting to 12 and skip counting. Their favorites are Leon Movies and Leon DoJo. I also use Kid Keys software for keyboard recognition, not formal keyboarding (I don't do that until late 1st grade). I like the lessons at <a href="www.cybersmartcurriculum.org">www.cybersmartcurriculum.org</a> for internet lessons, safety, usage, etc. At the start of the second quarter, I teach the kids to log on with their own username and password. We also work on lauching programs and exiting programs as well as logging off/shutting down. Once a quarter (at least) I do an curriculum integration - 1st quarter we type a Halloween poem, 2nd quarter we type a winter poem, 3rd quarter we draw a space picture using Paint, 4th quarter we type our character ed lifeskills and do a safety book in PowerPoint. K is tough - there are many times I feel like I'm banging my head against a brick wall, but it's great to see the growth the following year.<br />
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Let me know if you need more ideas. I'm happy to share :)