Students will practice their basic math fact fluency, as well as their computer navigation skills, by using online math programs.
1) Click HERE to access and log-in to IXL.
2) Learn how to find math practice on IXL and the basics about practicing math using on online program.
3) If there's time, click HERE for additional math practice.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Mouse Practice Part III
This week we will continue practicing our mouse skills as well as
navigating different websites and tabs. As we improve these skills, we
will be able to do more-and do it more quickly-in the coming weeks and
months.
1) Review mouse driving tips and tricks.
2) Click HERE to practice clicking on more difficult things.
3) Open KidPix. Learn the basics of how to paint/draw/erase.
4) Use the mouse to paint or draw your name and decorate the canvas.
5) If there's time, click HERE to drive a car through the town without hitting the curbs.
1) Review mouse driving tips and tricks.
2) Click HERE to practice clicking on more difficult things.
3) Open KidPix. Learn the basics of how to paint/draw/erase.
4) Use the mouse to paint or draw your name and decorate the canvas.
5) If there's time, click HERE to drive a car through the town without hitting the curbs.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Mouse Navigation Practice and Keyboarding
This week, we will practice using the mouse to navigate different website obstacles so that students can become faster and more efficient using different digital tools and web-programs.
We will introduce typing basics and log-in to Typing Agent. Students will practice using the program and completing typing skills.
1) Review scrolling, links, URL address, tabs, back arrow.
2) Click HERE to practice clicking and navigating websites.
3) Introduce keyboarding basics and the importance of learning how to type.
4) Click HERE to go to Typing Agent and log-in using the same log-in info as IXL.
5) Learn how to use the program, and access typing lessons and games.
We will introduce typing basics and log-in to Typing Agent. Students will practice using the program and completing typing skills.
1) Review scrolling, links, URL address, tabs, back arrow.
2) Click HERE to practice clicking and navigating websites.
3) Introduce keyboarding basics and the importance of learning how to type.
4) Click HERE to go to Typing Agent and log-in using the same log-in info as IXL.
5) Learn how to use the program, and access typing lessons and games.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Keyboarding Basics and Google Classroom
This week we will review typing fundamentals, and continue practicing using Typing Agent.
With the new standards, and use of Google Apps (3-5 grade), students will have plenty of opportunity to practice typing this year. For students to improve their typing speed and accuracy, it is critical that they practice using good fundamentals (proper body and finger positioning, using the right finger on the right key, don't look down at the keys, etc.).
Typing Agent is a great tool to practice typing with sound fundamentals, and to monitor student progress.
This is one of the only times we dedicate a full class to keyboarding. After this week, it is students' responsibility to practice at home. We will check-in throughout the year.
1) Review typing fundamentals.
2) Click HERE for Typing Agent.
3) Begin with the Pre-Test.
4) After the Pre-Test we will outline the lessons and a strategy for using Typing Agent throughout the year.
5) Students can complete typing lessons with any remaining time.
6) For 4th grade, we will set-up a Google Classroom for each class. Teachers will set-up a class and students will log-in to Google Classroom and enter the class code to join.
Google Classroom
With the new standards, and use of Google Apps (3-5 grade), students will have plenty of opportunity to practice typing this year. For students to improve their typing speed and accuracy, it is critical that they practice using good fundamentals (proper body and finger positioning, using the right finger on the right key, don't look down at the keys, etc.).
Typing Agent is a great tool to practice typing with sound fundamentals, and to monitor student progress.
This is one of the only times we dedicate a full class to keyboarding. After this week, it is students' responsibility to practice at home. We will check-in throughout the year.
1) Review typing fundamentals.
2) Click HERE for Typing Agent.
3) Begin with the Pre-Test.
4) After the Pre-Test we will outline the lessons and a strategy for using Typing Agent throughout the year.
5) Students can complete typing lessons with any remaining time.
6) For 4th grade, we will set-up a Google Classroom for each class. Teachers will set-up a class and students will log-in to Google Classroom and enter the class code to join.
Google Classroom
Google Apps and the Chromebooks
This week we will learn how to create work in Google Apps, and how the Chromebook can be used to make working in Google Apps much easier and more efficient.
Students will learn how to use a Chromebook in combination with their Google Apps accounts, and will be able to demonstrate their understanding about how to use Google Apps by completing a challenge activity.
1) Review the process/procedures/rules for using Chromebooks in the classroom.
2) Select a Chromebook and note the number on the Chromebook. This will be your assigned Chromebook when using them off of the cart at school.
3) Log-in with your PPS Google Apps account and follow the steps to create a user profile so that in the future, you only need your password to log-in.
4) Practice creating work using various Google Apps programs.
5) Complete the following Richard Byrne challenge activity using Google Docs:
Students will learn how to use a Chromebook in combination with their Google Apps accounts, and will be able to demonstrate their understanding about how to use Google Apps by completing a challenge activity.
1) Review the process/procedures/rules for using Chromebooks in the classroom.
2) Select a Chromebook and note the number on the Chromebook. This will be your assigned Chromebook when using them off of the cart at school.
3) Log-in with your PPS Google Apps account and follow the steps to create a user profile so that in the future, you only need your password to log-in.
4) Practice creating work using various Google Apps programs.
5) Complete the following Richard Byrne challenge activity using Google Docs:
Google Documents challenge #1:
1. Create a new document.
2. Insert a hyperlink and an image or drawing into your document.
3. Invite two other people to collaborate on your document.
4. Use the chat or comment box to ask one of your collaborators to remove the drawing or image you inserted in step 2 above.
5. Create a section in your document to collaboratively brainstorm ideas for using Google Docs in your classroom.
6. Publish your document to the web.
7. Download a copy of your document.
6) If there's time, click HERE to contribute to this shared document.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Navigation and Mouse Practice Part II
This week we will continue practicing our mouse skills as well as navigating different websites and tabs. As we improve these skills, we will be able to do more-and do it more quickly-in the coming weeks and months.
1) Review mouse driving tips and tricks.
2) Review tabs, back arrow, scroll bar, web address bar.
3) Click HERE to pop as many bubbles as you can in 60 seconds. Can you beat my 55 score? Do it again and see if you can beat your own score.
4) Click HERE to practice clicking on more difficult things.
5) Now that you have your mouse license, click HERE to drive a car through the town without hitting the curbs.
6) Click HERE for some extra practice.
7) If there is time, click HERE and select an activity.
1) Review mouse driving tips and tricks.
2) Review tabs, back arrow, scroll bar, web address bar.
3) Click HERE to pop as many bubbles as you can in 60 seconds. Can you beat my 55 score? Do it again and see if you can beat your own score.
4) Click HERE to practice clicking on more difficult things.
5) Now that you have your mouse license, click HERE to drive a car through the town without hitting the curbs.
6) Click HERE for some extra practice.
7) If there is time, click HERE and select an activity.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Buy Amazon and Help FP Foundation!
A lot of Amazon packages get delivered to the FP neighborhood each day. Did you know that the Forest Park Foundation can benefit from your Amazon purchases?!
It's like box tops but better! If you buy something on Amazon using the link below 0.5% of purchases
go to the foundation. Every little bit helps. This is an easy and great way to help the Foundation raise money and continue to provide wonderful opportunities for the students at Forest Park.
Instead of shopping at Amazon.com, GO TO the Forest Park Foundation link on SMILE.AMAZON and use Amazon as you normally would, only now you'll have a great excuse to spend lots more!
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