Re: New computer teacher

stacey heisey

Posted on 1/06/10

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On 1/04/10, MIa wrote:
> Thank you!! i am sure I will have a lot of questions for you when im
> done shadowing the teacher. But I am definitely taking your advice!!
> She is a great teacher so I don't think I will be changing a lot of
> things!! thanks again!!!
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> On 12/30/09, Jean Bullock wrote:
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>> A remote desktop application is an administration application that
>> lets you see and control what is going on with other computers.
>> Very helpful in classroom management and also when you need to
>> install applications and updates etc.
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>> Since you will be shadowing the teacher, you will find out more.
>> This is a mid-year change, so it may be a good idea to learn what
>> she has been doing and if her management and curriculum is OK, to
>> stick with it before making any big changes. You may want to jot
>> down the things you wonder about and have them ready to ask her
>> after she gives you the "tour." Also watch how she interacts with
>> the students and their response to her. My feeling is if it ain't
>> broke, don't fix it. The children will be experiencing enough
>> change with the previous teacher leaving. Younger students may
>> find it hard to adapt. (Unless of course everything is in really
>> bad shape.)
>>
>> Let us know if you are having any problems or question after the
>> shadowing.
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>> On 12/30/09, Mia Fasano wrote:
>>> Well thats the thing. I do not know that much about the job yet.
>>> I will be going in and shadowing the other teacher for a week
>>> and than i am on my own! I know they have 35 desktop computers
>>> and my class will be 45 mins to an hr long! i have each grade
>>> separately and my biggest class will have 32 students (but it
>>> does vary) WHat do you mean by a remote desktop application? I
>>> know the teacher has her own computer along with a smartboard
>>> (which ive never used) but the teacher said she will show me how
>>> to use it) I also only work Monday thru thursday and see the kids
>>> once a week..I also know they have microsoft office as well as
>>> publisher. But other than that im not sure of what programs they
>>> have. hopefully this helps out a little bit. thanks for
>>> getting back to me!
>>>
>>> On 12/29/09, Jean Bullock wrote:
>>>> Mia, please describe your lab set up. The kind of computers,
>>>> installed software, the lab set up (number of computers) etc,
>>>> how many kids you will have at a time. Especially look and
>>>> see if you have a remote desktop application on the teacher's
>>>> computer. Will you be teaching in public or private? If
>>>> private, secular or religious? How many days a week you have
>>>> the students and the length of the classes. The more we
>>>> know, the better we are able to help you.
>>>>
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>>>> On 12/29/09, Mia Fasano wrote:
>>>>> Hello everyone!! I am taking a career change and just got a
>>>>> job as a computer teacher for kids from prek-8th grade. Ive
>>>>> never taught in the classroom before!! However I am good
>>>>> with computers but i was wondering anyone can give me some
>>>>> tips, maybe programs they use, classroom management tips,
>>>>> things i should be buying for the classroom, Etc. Pretty
>>>>> much any information you can give me would be much
>>>>> appreciated. Thank you!
>>>>>
>>>>> Mia
>
Mia had to did you get a job like this since you never taught before? Did
you get certified. I'm a pc tech and looking to make the move to the
classroom...

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