Is anyone using ipads in the library? How are they set up? Do they all have the same apps downloaded on them? Suggestions on apps? Any management tips would be greatly appreciated. This is all still very new to me.
Our staff is considering using a shared google calendar for the staff to post homework assignments. I was wondering if other schools have used a google calendar to post homework assignments and if they have found it successful.
On 6/21/11, Laura wrote: > Our staff is considering using a shared google calendar for > the staff to post homework assignments. I was wondering if > other schools have used a google calendar to post homework > assignments and if they have found it successful.
This wiki provides free technological tools to promote the learning process of the students. These technological tools are graphic organizers, literacy tools, writing tools, study skills tools, research tools, multimedia and digital storytelling tools, audio books, collaborative tools, math tools and more other tools.
Hello! We are researching cameras for student/staff use. Do you have any suggestions/ideas on what to purchase. OUr gift of money was around $700. THANK YOU!
I am the Elementary Computer/Resource lab teacher at a small private school. We have the opportunity to purchase (donor generated) 10 NEO2s. I have one here at home and am not having much success. We do not and will not purchase all the bells and whistles. Has anybody out there had any success with NEO2s in a limited capacity?
Today I did a planet webquest with them and they had to their on astronauts before before going on their mission. They were 8 and 9 years old. They said it was too much like school. I really am at a loss of what to do. On Monday I will have ages 6 and 7 and I have NO idea what to do. I know I can't make everyone happy ..... I feel like a failure right now and it's not a good feeling.
Computer Lab LadyMake a compromise! Often, I give the students a project to work on, and then allow them the last 15 min. of class or so to play games. BUT they must complete the project and complete it correctly. If they do not, they don't get to play the games. You will find that they will learn to work hard on the project the first time around so that they can p...See MoreMake a compromise! Often, I give the students a project to work on, and then allow them the last 15 min. of class or so to play games. BUT they must complete the project and complete it correctly. If they do not, they don't get to play the games. You will find that they will learn to work hard on the project the first time around so that they can play the games. There are many educational websites that they can play games on. And many times they don't even know they are educational. Try Starfall, ABCYa, TVOKids and Funschool. (just google those, you'll find them) As always, if you have questions, feel free to ask! :) On 6/30/11, Ann wrote: > This week has not been good. I am working at a day camp and > the kids come into the computer lab and I do projects with > them. But they don't want to do the projects, they want to > play games. > > Today I did a planet webquest with them and they had to > their on astronauts before before going on their mission. > They were 8 and 9 years old. They said it was too much like > school. I really am at a loss of what to do. On Monday I > will have ages 6 and 7 and I have NO idea what to do. I > know I can't make everyone happy ..... I feel like a > failure right now and it's not a good feeling.
If you have Word, give them a picture to replicate, using the shapes menu, learning to copy/paste and manipulate the shapes. You can find such pictures online.
On 7/04/11, Computer Lab Lady wrote: > Make a compromise! Often, I give the students a project to > work on, and then allow them the last 15 min. of class or so to > play games. BUT they must complete the project and complete it > correctly. If they do not, they don't get to play the games. > You will find that they will learn to work hard on the project > the first time around so that they can play the games. > There are many educational websites that they can play games > on. And many times they don't even know they are educational. > Try Starfall, ABCYa, TVOKids and Funschool. (just google > those, you'll find them) As always, if you have questions, feel > free to ask! :) > On 6/30/11, Ann wrote: >> This week has not been good. I am working at a day camp and >> the kids come into the computer lab and I do projects with >> them. But they don't want to do the projects, they want to >> play games. >> >> Today I did a planet webquest with them and they had to >> their on astronauts before before going on their mission. >> They were 8 and 9 years old. They said it was too much like >> school. I really am at a loss of what to do. On Monday I >> will have ages 6 and 7 and I have NO idea what to do. I >> know I can't make everyone happy ..... I feel like a >> failure right now and it's not a good feeling.
If you could choose any computer for an elementary (k-6) computer lab which one would you choose? Would you go netbook, laptop, or desktop? Which processor? Has to be pc. What size monitor? I need to replace my lab and I have limited space.
Intel® Core™ i7-980 Six Core Processor, 3.33GHz, 12MB Cache 12 GB Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz - 6 DIMMS 10 Terabyte Sata II (10000 RPM)
this handles 30 people simultaneously without a hiccup. The students are all on thin clients. I have found that using computers that only use the motherboard/processor and minimal RAM makes for a quite lab.
I am looking for a new typing program for 6-8 grade. We currently use Mavis Beacon and although I like this program, I am wondering if there are any other products that are better than this? Thanks for your input.
On 7/13/11, Julius wrote: > I am looking for a new typing program for 6-8 grade. We > currently use Mavis Beacon and although I like this > program, I am wondering if there are any other products > that are better than this? Thanks for your input.
On 7/13/11, TechTchr wrote: > We use Type to Learn 4. It has either a web-based version or a > network version. We use the network version and I think it > does a good job of diagnosing and addressing weaknesses > (including weak fingers). For a 30-computer lab we paid $695 > per campus. I believe the web-based version requires a yearly > maintenance fee in addition to the initial cost. We chose the > network version because it can still be used if the Internet > happens to be down for some reason and we only had to purchase > the software. > > > On 7/13/11, Julius wrote: >> I am looking for a new typing program for 6-8 grade. We >> currently use Mavis Beacon and although I like this >> program, I am wondering if there are any other products >> that are better than this? Thanks for your input.