Introduction to Computers
Objective:
Students will update and publish daily Journals via an online Blog. Also, students will create, revise, and electronically mail MS Word documents as attachments.
Technology Standards:
Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software
1.b.1. Use basic commands to save, print, locate, and open Files/folders
Standard 3 - Technology productivity tools
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
Standard 4 - Technology productivity tools
4.a.1. Use student email, listservs, and/or discussion boards to read, send, and post electronics
Standard 5 - Technology research tools
5.a.1. Use a web-browser to navigate the internet
Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):
Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.
Agenda:
Warm-up -
Work on typing skills -
Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.
Classwork -
2. Finish Lesson 19, 20, 21 Due Thursday
4. Start Lesson 22
5.
Extra credit: ID, Print Lesson 20
Closure –
Review today’s work
Homework
Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)
Journal #46
November is "National Peanut Butter Lover's Month." A large number of students today are allergic to peanut butter. Some classrooms and/or schools have even become "Peanut Free" zones. Do you think this is fair for the students are not allergic to peanut butter? Explain your thinking. Are you allergic to anything? What measures do you do to avoid contamination?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
Use the word Hypoallergenic, in your paragraph.
