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About Computer Class:
Students in Grades 1-8 receive an academic and conduct grade each quarter. Academic Grades are based on participation and projects. Students are given a participation grade for each classroom session. The participation grade is based on whether or not the student listened in class, followed directions, and completed assigned tasks. All projects are reviewed and graded. Conduct grades are based on teacher observation. I ask myself the following questions. Is the student a good listener? Do they follow directions given? Do they follow the rules I have set?
Typically all assignments and projects are based on topics studied in academic classes. All projects align with the National Technology Standards. Many different programs are used in class. In addition to educational websites, and Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, and Publisher) students will use the following programs.
- Kid Pix – fun program which allows students to create pictures and slide shows
- Kidspiration/Inspiration – graphic organizer allows students to turn story maps into outlines. Encourages brainstorming and the writing process.
- Scholastic Keys – this program makes Office kid – friendly.
- Type to Learn/Type for Fun – keyboarding practice
- Share– a kid friendly program to help students create multi-media presentations
- Image Blender – Photo editing program
- Pixie – creativity program. Allows students to draw pictures and save as jpegs to be used in web blender or other programs.
- New American Bible – the complete Bible with search capabilities.