Computer Lab Spotlight October - December

We would like to spotlight the following classes for computer lab indicators (tidiness, behavior, and NETS) and special recognition as listed below for October – December (buses start over in January):

K

Baker – Teacher instructed students to close programs.
Durham- Most of the class went to Harcourt math independently.  The teacher mentioned that they had practiced repeatedly prior to coming to the lab.  The class is always highly engaged in their computer activity (preview before coming).
Mitchell – Students have exemplary behavior every visit (stay on task; quiet or low voices).
Woods – I missed observing indicators for this class.

 

1

Thacker – Student helpers assisted classmates in getting to assigned website.
Fleming – Teacher mentioned to students that they were working on mastering how to login, typing in a website, and wrap-up (closing programs, putting up headphones, etc.).
Sutton – I missed observing indicators for this class.
Layton  – I missed observing indicators for this class.

2

Byrd – Observed Teacher NETS with SMARTboard Troubleshooting: Engaged in Professional Growth and Leadership (Exhibit leadership in their school; Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self renewal of the teaching profession and of their school)
Collins - I missed observing indicators for this class.
McCollough - I missed observing indicators for this class.
Williamson – The teacher talked through the instructions on what to click with students and gave directions about waiting to load.  Most students clicked to the right location. They were instructed to shut down computers (last class for that day).

 

3

Cagle - The class kept the EAST schedule 100% of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed.
Epperson - The class kept the EAST schedule 100% of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed.
Fields - The class kept the EAST schedule 100% of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed.
Hurtado – The class kept the EAST schedule 100% of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed.

4

Allen - The class kept the EAST schedule 75% or more of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed or the teacher sent an approved group.
Fletcher - The class kept the EAST schedule 75% or more of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed or the teacher sent an approved group.
Spradlin - The class kept the EAST schedule 75% or more of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed or the teacher sent an approved group.
Vanpatter - The class kept the EAST schedule 100% of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed or the teacher sent an approved group.

 

5

Harris- The class kept the EAST schedule 100% of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed or the teacher sent an approved group. The teacher steered transition to Harcouth Math for 3^rd-5^th Grade with sumdog.com/ar and other as a wrap-up/reward activity.
Rutherford - - The class kept the EAST schedule 100% of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed or sent an approved group.
Thomas- The class kept the EAST schedule 100% of the time this period with regular computer lab activities as needed or sent an approved group.
 

Please Remember To:
(1) Use class/school rules and procedures in that lab as they apply.
(2) Use low and calm voices and only necessary movements.
(3) . . . close all programs, put back headphones, push up chairs, and take all belongings/throw away trash (The last class should shut down all computers).

Recognized September-October:

K-Baker, Mitchell, and Durham; 1^st- Fleming, Howard, Layton, Thacker; 2^nd-McCollough, Williamson; 3^rd – Cagle, Epperson, Fields, Hurtado; 4^th- Fletcher, Allen, Spradlin; 5^th- Harris, Thomas, Rutherford

Recognized August - September
K - Mrs. Woods;  2nd - Byrd, Collins; 3rd – Fields; 4th - Vanpatter

 

If for some reason we missed spotlighting a notable achievement concerning the lab indicators this period, please send an email to deidre.williams@lrsd.org describing the glow for the class/other. Also, feel free to point out notable indicators when the class is in the lab.

ArcGIS Resources

Search for How to Videos
http://video.arcgis.com/channel/11/tutorials/videos

Community Mapping Workshop
http://video.arcgis.com/watch/2023/community-maps-workshop-lesson-1

Creating a Map
http://video.arcgis.com/watch/2033/a-workflow-for-creating-and-sharing-maps

Commas

Students as you are writing for your projects (letters, scripts, etc.), below are a few resources to help you utilize commas more effectively.

Using Commas
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/g/commasl3.cfm

Comma Practice
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/g/commasstoryp1.cfm
Note: Instead of printing this letter to practice, use the Smart Notebook Pen Tools to place commas then create a screenshot of your completed work to input into a power point slide.

Comma Practice Questions
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/g/commasstoryansp1.cfm
Note: Instead of printing this chart, use the Smart Notebook Pen Tools to select your answer then create a screenshot of your completed work to input into a power point slide.

Show your completed screenshots/slides to an adult for review.

Help Create A Native American Web Poster

EAST Leadership students in Mrs. Rutherford's Class need your help to create a Native American Web Poster.  Students in Mrs. Rutherfords class completed a unit on Native Americans and one activity included creating posters about Native American homes (see pictures).  EAST Leadership students were asked to document this project by creating a web poster.  Any fifth grade student that completed the Native American study can submit at least 1 fact about the groups of Native Americans (Northwest, Southwest, Plains, and Woodlands).  After listing your fact, be sure to include your first name only and teacher's name (example below).
Check back later to see the completed web poster. Read more about web posters at http://poster.4teachers.org/.

Example Post

The Blackfoot and Sioux Nation are just two of the tribes known as the Plains Indians.
Joe
Mrs. Rutherford's class

Sumdog and Math Journals 1 - 5

Website
http://www.sumdog.com/ar



After completing a game and/or games, complete one of the journal entries about the math reviewed in the game:

I learned that ...

I was surprised that ...

I noticed that ...

I discovered that ...

I was pleased that ...

I recommend that you type your journal entry in Microsoft Word then copy and paste it as a comment to this post.  Be sure to include your first name (only) and teacher at the end of your post.