Hello again! Here’s a bit of what we’ve
been working on so far:
Typing: As LAUSD moves closer to the goal of
conducting all testing on electronic devices, the teachers felt it was
imperative that our students learn to type.
To that end, all Community students in 1st through 5th
grades are working on typing! And by “type”
I mean proper, two-handed typing -- no
more “hunting and pecking”! Until the
teachers decide on a comprehensive typing program they all like, we are using Dance Mat
Typing – a free, online program. *Since the
kids only come to the lab once a week, it would be great if they could practice at
home as well.*
Microsoft PowerPoint: For the past couple of weeks 2nd through 5th graders have been working with Microsoft PowerPoint. Using subject matter they are studying in their classrooms, students have been experimenting with creating PowerPoint presentations. (Eventually, we will experiment with Keynote as well.)
Letter School: Kindergarteners use iPads during their Technology time. The kindergarten teachers expressed an interest in having students work on handwriting, so we have been working with a great app called “Letter School”. It helps kids not only to recognize the letters and their sounds, but to learn the proper way to write them. It forces users to write letters correctly – starting from the top! The kids love it because it has lots of cool sounds and fun graphics. :-)
Microsoft PowerPoint: For the past couple of weeks 2nd through 5th graders have been working with Microsoft PowerPoint. Using subject matter they are studying in their classrooms, students have been experimenting with creating PowerPoint presentations. (Eventually, we will experiment with Keynote as well.)
Letter School: Kindergarteners use iPads during their Technology time. The kindergarten teachers expressed an interest in having students work on handwriting, so we have been working with a great app called “Letter School”. It helps kids not only to recognize the letters and their sounds, but to learn the proper way to write them. It forces users to write letters correctly – starting from the top! The kids love it because it has lots of cool sounds and fun graphics. :-)
