We are so excited to be in our own tech labs this quarter. Students will come to the technology computer lab where we will be focusing our learning on research.
Kindergarten students will be learning how to use their computers including mouse and keyboarding skills, and digital creation skills. They will also begin some basic research. First and second grade students will be learning how to create keywords to search for information online. They will ask and answer questions using a kid-friendly search engine called Kid-Rex. They will also create projects to share their learning using Pixie. Third, fourth, and fifth grade students will use multiple search strategies to research information. They will evaluate websites and learn the importance of giving credit to others when you use their work. They will also continue to practice their keyboarding speed and accuracy. Our students our using technology in many ways at school. During the first quarter students explored what it means to be a digital citizen. Intermediate students created digital posters, billboards, social media profiles, digital superheroes and more to show their understanding of digital citizenship.
Primary students used iPads to demonstrate their understanding of being a good online citizen. They used apps to learn, explore, and create. In quarter 2 we will focus on keyboarding and formatting. 3-5 students will work on Learning.com's Adaptive Keyboarding to improve their typing speed and accuracy. They will also work on composing and formatting documents correctly. Arizona State Standards set the following standards for student typing speed and accuracy: 3rd Grade - 5 WPM 80% accuracy 4th Grade - 10 WPM 80% accuracy 5th Grade - 15 WPM 80% accuracy Students are also setting their own individual goals based on their current speed and accuracy. K-2 students will begin working on Chromebook laptops. Students will grow in their understanding and use of the keyboard and basic use of computers. Students will also work on basic formatting skills. I hope each of you had a wonderful and restful summer break. I am Mr. F, and I am excited to join Mrs. Manzara on the technology team at PHES!
During the first quarter, technology will be traveling into classrooms. If you need to reach me for any reason, please email. This quarter in technology, we will be learning:
I look forward to an exciting year of learning how each of us can become more responsible and creative users of technology! - Mr. F. |
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