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 22, 23, 26, 27
3. Start Library project
Extra credit: ID, Print and assemble the Wagon
Closure –
Review today’s work
Homework
Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)
Journal #53
Watch PBS Growing up Online
What are the dangers of the internet? Are the parents in the video Justified in their concerns? How can parents be more vigilant and protect their children?.
What are the dangers of the internet? Are the parents in the video Justified in their concerns? How can parents be more vigilant and protect their children?.
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
