Computer Lab Spotlight 1st Semester

Congratulations to Mrs. Epperson's 3rd Grade, Mrs. Cagle's 3rd Grade, and Mrs. Durham's Kindergarten Class for reaching the top of the chart in the computer lab.  We are beginning new this semester so, "Move That Bus".

Remember the computer lab procedures (posted on the closet: low voices, tidiness, close out and/or shut down-last class + and utilize applicable classroom procedures).  Also, remember the NETS standards and integrating them into the curriculum.

If your class has an achievement that I miss, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Computer Lab Lesson Week of January 20 and 27

The standard is Make It.

The word/skill is (Review).

Prior to beginning the activities below, students should practice typing 5 minutes using http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/.

Offline Option: Posted over the printer and placed on the Elmo if you would like to connect it to the computer 9 (taken from http://www.pomfret.ctschool.net/keyboarding/Keybdg_Pract/UK%20Lesson%201%20pract.doc).

(1) Review the previous vocabulary lists (click the links below for Teach Me):

A. Computer

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=14258693#teachme-notice

Offline Option: Ask students to name the parts of the computer and give one detail about each named. Also, posted by the white board.

B. Typing

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=15889613#teachme-notice

Offline Option: Ask students to give details about typing and the keyboard including keywords. Also, posted by the white board.

(2) After reviewing these lists, let’s try some creative vocabulary practice.  You are asked to create a drawing that will help a Kindergartener understand what your selected word means.  The words must be about technology in our school (think about the vocabulary lists, what technology we have in the computer lab, and what technology we have in the classrooms). 

A. Go to http://www.kerpoof.com/#/activity/draw

Offline Option: Also, posted by the white board for A, B, C, and E: Use paint on the computer.

B. Create your drawing using shapes then color and details.  

C. Put a title on the page.

D. Click JPEG to save your work and show your work to an adult before closing the Kerpoof website.

E. Save your work on the computer in Documents or Pictures as yourteacher yourname description (harris john responder).

F. If you receive a thumbs up on your picture, utilize the http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/alphabet_organizer/  to publish (steps: select one word, one picture, describe by using the word in a sentence, save final and share (email: deidre.williams@students.lrsd.org).

Music Submission Notes

Submit your draft responses to the music competition.  Please use first name only on this blog.

1. Name your submission: School Name_First Initial Last Name_ Song Title.mp3 (i.e. GlobalHighSchool_jbrents_mysong.mp3)
2. Complete the Application (see below). 
3. Upload the following requirements by clicking on “Choose File.” Locate and select the file you wish to upload. You will be able to see the upload progress. The submit button will be unavailable until all files have been properly uploaded.                                        Final submission in .mp3 format                                                                                         Original project files (.flp, .band, .logic, .zip).
4. Hit the “Submit” button.  Note: It will be unavailable while file uploads are in progress. When your submission is complete, the page will change and state that the submission has been received. Once you see this page, you will not be able to make any changes. An email will automatically be sent to EAST when a submission has been received. To upload another submission, simply return to the music competition page and follow the steps again.

Application Questions

1. Main Composer

2. Other Composer

3. Main Composer email

4. School

5. Facilitator Name

6.Facilitator email

7.Tittle of Music Composition

8. Describe the software and process used when making the composition.

9. What was your inspiration for this composition?

10. Does your music include lyrics?

Website Entry II

Coming Soon!

Website Entry I

http://eastatmlk.weebly.com/

Mapping Project Team Documentation

Team members should post:

Activities each time worked
and
Thoughts about what project is trying to do
Who will benefit
Procedures followed to solve problem (community, other)
Difficulties
Status of projects (all finished; steps so far, etc.)
Next Steps
What Learned

Please list first name only for details and the initials of who typed.


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