What's your fear about having missed 'those crucial first days'? Without knowing that, it's hard to give pointers to contend with it. I started at my school half-way through the year - take the stance of 'I'm here now" - "sorry for the confusion but I'm here now and all will be well."
With that stance, they can look on you as a kind of rescuer - not as a latecomer.
And tell them - "I need to know where you all are at. I'm an experience teacahers and a 'technie' - even a 'technowizard' (warm smile) and I'm sure you all are too but let's spend a few days figuring out what you're used to doing and what you do well and where we'll go from there."
On 9/03/10, Sara wrote: > What's your f...See MoreI think I'm nervous about how to organize, plan, and get started. I feel like I'm just jumping in without knowing anything. I will probably feel better when I get a look at the curriculum. I have no clue what that holds.
You make valid points about the kids. They will help me find my way.
On 9/03/10, Sara wrote: > What's your fear about having missed 'those crucial first > days'? Without knowing that, it's hard to give pointers to > contend with it. > I started at my school half-way through the year - take the > stance of 'I'm here now" - "sorry for the confusion but I'm > here now and all will be well." > > With that stance, they can look on you as a kind of rescuer - > not as a latecomer. > > And tell them - "I need to know where you all are at. I'm an > experience teacahers and a 'technie' - even a 'technowizard' > (warm smile) and I'm sure you all are too but let's spend a > few days figuring out what you're used to doing and what you > do well and where we'll go from there." > > And then do that.
I am a new computer teacher. I will be teaching pre-k through 4th grade. In October, I would like to begin teaching the students about the web. I want to begin with Internet Safety. From there, I am lost with the younger children. Should I attempt this? Anyone have a successful lesson plan they'd like to share? Any help would be appreciated.
Danc...See MoreThank you, Computer Lab Lady for the sites Bobingos and Boowa and Kwala! In 10 years of searching I've never come across them for my little ones! Thanks again!
Here are a few I use in case you haven't found them! (But I bet you have!)
Keyseeker typing for Kindergarten [link removed]
Fish Catch [link removed]
Dance Mat Typing [link removed]
And, to Geanine, A good Internet Safety site is NetSmartzKids: [link removed]
On 9/30/10, Computer Lab Lady wrote: > Hi! I'm going to include the "name" of the site as well as the > URL, in case the URL ends up not working. I'm putting these in > order by how I introduce them. Those at the beginning of the list > we learn early, and those towards the end we learn later. I hope > you find these helpful. > Kinderweb > [link removed];
I need to pick up some extra laptops for our computer lab and wondered if anyone could recommend a location. We presently are using DELL products. I am new to this position, so am unsure of where to start.
On 9/08/10, Amanda Zareski wrote: > Hello All,I'm new here at teachers.net. I am a student at > The College of Saint Rose. Majoring in Childhood and > Special Education.I made this message board to get feedback > on how to use a smartboard and other technologies within > the classroom, so that I will be able to use these > technology teaching techniques when I start my student > teaching. I like learning about the many varieties that I > can choose from to teach specific material, it allows me to > test out what ways students learn best. > > Thank you for your advice!
I feel that students are more engaged in learning and that they pay more attention with the smartboard. My kids are enthusistic and can't wait to see what is going to happen next. I suppose in certain instances or if you don't have a specific set of rules that it would get out of hand. I love it and the kids absolutely go crazy for it. Great learning with excitment.
As for "too much technology" -- using the SmartBoard to show videos is no different than showing movies or VCR tapes, and using it instead of a chalkboard or whiteboard is just a substitution. It can be more interactive than a plain ol' lecture, and more colorful and interesting than reading from a textbook.... and it's the way of the future, so why not teach the little ones the skills they'll use in their later lives
I am wondering how to put short vowel marks over letters in MS Word 2003 (professional ed). I found out how to do short a, but not the others. Does anyone know? (Yes, I know a pen and paper are faster/easier, but I like the nice professional look, not my sloppy handwriting! :-) )
natI've used alcohol swabs before... I wonder if you put some purell on cotton balls ... that would work... just make sure there isn't so much it drips in the keyboard.
I have a k-9 Illinois teaching certificate, but would like to teach in a computer lab. What kind of endorsement do I need to get? Is there anyplace that offers online courses? What is the difference between a Media Center Specialist and a Computer Lab teacher?
On 9/16/10, Fayette long wrote: > I have been thrown a new course in the middle of August, > 2010, Computer 2, for 12th grade students. I have no idea > where to begin, what kind of lessons to give these students. > I am currently teaching a Computer Education class to all > freshmen students. This involves basic keyboarding skills > and basic Microsoft office applications. These course are > only semester course. Any suggestions?
-...See MoreI would turn it into a web design class for the following reasons:
- you'll find much more curriculum help for a web design class than a Computers 2 class. This will keep you much saner than if you spend the semester building lessons plans from scratch, building or finding assignments, and trying to make them all fit together.
- Students will see the immediacy of what they're learning and how it relates to the world around them.
- You can teach at a basic level, yet advanced students will be able to research and move at a quicker pace. Few or no bored students!
- Students generally enjoy building web sites. It appeals to both right-brained and left-brained students.
- Did I mention there's much better curriculum materials? Less work for you, more organized learning for the students. Easier for you to modify and fit your environment and teaching style.
Worried you don't know web design? Don't be. You can learn right along with the students (and gain a skill by the end of the semester).
There's a ton of books and resources, but make sure you visit:[link removed]
Reply to this thread if you have questions or need resources. - nctchr
On 9/16/10, Fayette long wrote: > I have been thrown a new course in the middle of August, > 2010, Computer 2, for 12th grade students. I have no idea > where to begin, what kind of lessons to give these students. > I am currently teaching a Computer Education class to all > freshmen students. This involves basic keyboarding skills > and basic Microsoft office applications. These course are > only semester course. Any suggestions?