The Kindergarteners started classes in the computer lab last week! They learned some technology vocabulary and created pictures using the digital drawing tools in Kid Pix. Keyboarding is a life-long skill; ask your third or fourth grader about his or her progress in typing this year. The fifth graders are
currently practicing their keyboarding skills twice a week. The website they use is Typing Web. The students are encouraged to practice at home as well.
There are many different digital tools for teaching and learning. Currently our 6th– 8th graders are creating Glogs, online multimedia posters, using Glogster EDU.
Our 5th graders are learning how to use Google forms to make electronic surveys.
The Common Sense Media Blog supports parents in making sense of the media. Check out this blog for movie and TV reviews. Once you are there you will be able to explore other resources for parents as well. The Learning Commons Staff uses the Common Sense Media curriculum to teach digital citizenship to our students.
Keyboarding is a lifelong skill. The third and fourth graders are busy learning and practicing their keyboarding skills using an online tool called Typing Web. The students have their own personal accounts. They are working hard in the computer lab and some are also logging in at home and practicing.
The students in Grades 6-8 are currently learning more about the Google Apps for Education tools during their scheduled Learning Commons time. Our goal is for the students to become familiar with the tools and use them in class for increased productivity, collaboration, and communication. Check out this Google Apps Video for more information.
The Internet is full of wonderful resources for teaching and learning. Students need to utilize critical thinking skills in sifting through the vast amount of information on the web. We are committed to helping students discern what is safe, reliable and appropriate content. Here is a great website you may be interested in viewing to help aid in this process: Common Sense Media
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