Can someone please tell me what you need in order to be a computer teacher in a public school where you teach the basic programs Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc. For elementary level?? Is a CE in elementary education k-5 enough or do you need to have another CE????
On 7/27/10, Mia wrote: > Can someone please tell me what you need in order to be a > computer teacher in a public school where you teach the > basic programs Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, > Publisher, etc. For elementary level?? Is a CE in > elementary education k-5 enough or do you need to have > another CE????
On 7/28/10, Kiki wrote: > It varies by state. NY has a certification for "educational > technology specialist" as do other states. Most states > however will accept a certified teacher with experience in > technology. > > > On 7/27/10, Mia wrote: >> Can someone please tell me what you need in order to be a >> computer teacher in a public school where you teach the >> basic programs Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, >> Publisher, etc. For elementary level?? Is a CE in >> elementary education k-5 enough or do you need to have >> another CE????
I would like suggestions for a system keep tabs on the many laptop carts in the new school I'm starting at this fall. There is no lab so I want the students to be able to take the computers from the carts when they need to use one as they do now. However, I want to put in place a system for keeping track of them. Any suggestions?
On 7/29/10, Greg Richardson wrote: > I would like suggestions for a system keep tabs on the many > laptop carts in the new school I'm starting at this fall. > There is no lab so I want the students to be able to take > the computers from the carts when they need to use one as > they do now. However, I want to put in place a system for > keeping track of them. Any suggestions?
This year, I've decided to plunge right into the lessons. I'll go over rules, of course, assign seats and teach/review how to log into the network. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes depending on how many new students there are which is usually very few. I would like a quick ice breaker prior to starting my science/technology lessons for each grade levels but need ideas. Anyone mind sharing?
Last year, another computer teacher in my district shared with me her "What happened over the summer" PowerPoint. It had pictures and the students had to guess what summer event they were related to.
certifiedteachI have had an interactive bulletin board with different brain-teaser type problems on the board (maybe 20 different problems) that kids could go pick to work on when they needed the challenge or were finished with an assignment. I would keep the solutions at my desk in a folder so kids could check to see if they had done it correctly. I also put "C...See MoreI have had an interactive bulletin board with different brain-teaser type problems on the board (maybe 20 different problems) that kids could go pick to work on when they needed the challenge or were finished with an assignment. I would keep the solutions at my desk in a folder so kids could check to see if they had done it correctly. I also put "Clip Clue Puzzles" with the needed colors of paper clips all in a divided organizer box - my students loved those. Again, the book with the solutions was kept at my desk, and kids would just come check their progress with me. If they were incorrect, they would continue working. The 24 Game is also really great, because it challenges all students, since there can be more than one solution to any given problem card. Some kids will struggle to find one solution, others keep working to see how many possible solutions they can come up with. Periodically, I might grant bonus points for solutions, or a homework pass for 2 or more solutions, etc., just to keep it interesting. I would write the 24 game card numbers on the board, and when students were done with work, they would begin trying to find solutions. The same numbers might stay up for a few days if I knew that many kids had not had time to get to try it. I didn't have "centers" really for 6th grade - not enough classroom space, and kind of juvenile for the age..I just presented the interactive bulletin board at the beginning of the year, or the table at the back where clip clue puzzles could be found, etc.
On 8/01/10, rrhoggie wrote: > I am looking to set up learning centers for early > finishers, reinforcement and free time. Any suggestions?
I am starting a new program at our elementary school. It's a compuer lab for grades 2-5. Am in need of ideas or lesson plans (if you don't mind sharing them). I need to follow the TEKS in my planning. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
On 8/04/10, Elementary teacher wrote: > I am starting a new program at our elementary school. It's > a compuer lab for grades 2-5. Am in need of ideas or > lesson plans (if you don't mind sharing them). I need to > follow the TEKS in my planning. Any information would be > greatly appreciated. Thank you.
On 10/07/10, Scott wrote: > Feel free to use my site. I've bookmarked over 1200 > interactive and research sites. All the links are visual and > are sorted by subject and topic. Have fun! > > *** Scott *** > > On 8/04/10, Elementary teacher wrote: >> I am starting a new program at our elementary school. It's >> a compuer lab for grades 2-5. Am in need of ideas or >> lesson plans (if you don't mind sharing them). I need to >> follow the TEKS in my planning. Any information would be >> greatly appreciated. Thank you.
HELP! I will be teaching computers to 7th and 8th graders in about a month and I'm feeling more than a little bit overwhelmed. I would love some advice on where to start...and end :-) Any advice from those that have been there and done that would be GREATLY appreciated.
Hey, Lesson plann...See MoreOn 8/06/10, slowtech wrote: > HELP! I will be teaching computers to 7th and 8th graders > in about a month and I'm feeling more than a little bit > overwhelmed. I would love some advice on where to > start...and end :-) Any advice from those that have been > there and done that would be GREATLY appreciated.
Hey, Lesson planning can be overwhelming! I do some work with the Adobe Education Exchange which is an online community for educators. I thought you might be interested in the community as it's a great resource for lesson plans, many of which involve implementing Web 2.0 tools in the classroom. The AEE is also currently hosting a contest where members who submit lesson plans are eligible to win free Adobe CS5 products. Check the site for more info on lesson plans and the contest. Good luck with your classes this year! edexchange.adobe.com
On 8/06/10, slowtech wrote: >...See MoreI teach middle school computer classes. You can check out my website which is packed with resources for middle school and even high school students: [link removed]
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can help out in any other way.
Chris Clementi Middle School Computer Teacher [link removed]
On 8/06/10, slowtech wrote: > HELP! I will be teaching computers to 7th and 8th graders > in about a month and I'm feeling more than a little bit > overwhelmed. I would love some advice on where to > start...and end :-) Any advice from those that have been > there and done that would be GREATLY appreciated. >
Chris Cl...See MoreI have my students make websites using Frontpage. They use Photoshop to make the banner and do other image manipulation activities. It isn't on the Civil War, but you can see what middle school kids can do with websites by visiting my website. 8th graders can make sites on a hypothetical museum, country or business: [link removed]
Chris Clementi Middle School Computer Teacher [link removed]
On 8/26/10, Dave Womack wrote: > I'm doing a report for my master's comparing student > websites made on ThinkQuest to student websites not made on > ThinkQuest. I'm having a hard time finding the latter. My > preference is middle school websites on the Civil Rights > Movement but I would accept any level, any topic, any > format. I'm looking for stuff that's already posted on the > web. > > Thanks!
On 7/27/10, Mia wrote: > Can someone please tell me what you need in order to be a > computer teacher in a public school where you teach the > ba...See More