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Re: elementary computer lab
Posted by Joana Berry on 3/28/08

    Walter,
    I'm am just starting a new job in a computer lab. Your explanation is
    exactly what I'd like to do with my classes.

    Can you give me some guidance? They don't have anything, in terms of
    curriculum, training manuals. NOTHING!!

    Thanks!

    Joana
    joanab@Optonline.net

    On 9/23/07, Walter Galanter wrote:
    > On 9/14/07, Kimberly Johnson wrote:
    >> Can I get the link to your web site? I teach in a computer lab and
    >> like to get new suggestions.
    >> On 8/09/07, Lavender wrote:
    >>> On 8/08/07, Holly wrote:
    >>>> On 8/02/07, Collins wrote:
    >>>>> I am also creating a computer lab class for k-5 to begin this
    >>>>> school year. I have read a lot and talked to many people to
    >>>>> get the ideas for my curriculum. Please check out my school
    >>>>> website and maybe it could help.
    >>>>
    >>>> Thanks for the response. You have a wonderful site. You have
    >>>> definitely put a lot of work into your curriculum. I will
    >>>> definitely be using some of it if that is OK.
    >>>> Check out my site for additional resources.
    >>> Holly, I love your website and have it already bookmarked into my
    >>> favorites. Thank you so much for sharing. :)
    >
    >
    > Computer lab can be more than just supplementing existing curriculum.
    > Technology can stand on it's own as subject matter worthy of learning.
    > Teaching Microsoft Word presents opportunities not just for typing 3rd
    > grade diamantes or poems, but for learning file management. Opening,
    > closing, saving, retrieving etc. There are opportunities to teach tech
    > lessons about printing, choosing a default printer or an alternate.
    > Powerpoint is a great way to integrate 4th grade Rocks and Minerals
    > but it is also chance to demonstrate and explain file types such
    > as .jpg or .gif or .wmv etc. What can and cannot be used in a
    > powerpoint ? Understanding navigation by inserting files from a folder
    > or from the net or a network drive or a jump drive are all excellent
    > technolgy lessons that can be derived from Word, Powerpoint, Excel,
    > etc.
    >
    > Many adults wish someone would show them how to really USE a computer.
    > They know how to type, but can't insert a flash drive, open a file,
    > edit it and email it as an attachment to a friend. I want all my 10
    > year old charges to be able to teach 40 year olds how to do things on
    > computers.
    >
    > I teach Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Internet research, Photostory,
    > Moviemaker, photo-editing and try to integrate those lessons into
    > grade level curriculum. But I also teach some computer history, hand
    > out motherboards, hard-drives, memory chips, printer cartridges,
    > cables and more. I want kids to KNOW computers and technology and be
    > ready to adapt to the rapid changes. What is a USB port and what fits
    > in there ? How come old computers only had those in the back of the
    > machine ? Let's grab local ads and shop for laser printers, talk about
    > the vocabulary used. What is PPM ? (pages per minute) and can I get
    > one that works wirelessly ?
    >
    > The point is there are a LOT of valuable lessons to be taught in the
    > computer lab and they don't all have to be a computerized version of
    > pen and paper subjects.

     
     

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