Although I am not from the Florida state I found this news
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to be life changing both for students, teachers, and parents. I wonder how many states (or other countries) will follow this stance. I think it is amazing to give our students such a skill at a young age by requiring at least one course to be taken online before graduation.
Brittany DeBoltI was in the same position 4 years ago. I was social studies and now teach 7th and 8th grade computers. You basically have to figure it out for yourself. I've never found anything online to help and am still looking for guidance! I do 1-2 weeks of keyboarding and timed typing tests thereafter as bellringers. They have to do 3 one minute tests and f...See MoreI was in the same position 4 years ago. I was social studies and now teach 7th and 8th grade computers. You basically have to figure it out for yourself. I've never found anything online to help and am still looking for guidance! I do 1-2 weeks of keyboarding and timed typing tests thereafter as bellringers. They have to do 3 one minute tests and find the mean, median, mode, and range for the WPM. I also do some basic information and vocabulary because they should know it by 7th grade but don't. I created some Word Lessons to cover the skills I think they should have or at least be introduced to in middle school. I also do blogging as bellringers because kids really enjoy it. It takes about a week to teach them how to blog. I try to fit in Excel but struggle with finding good projects, then try to get a Publisher or PowerPoint project in but usually run out of time. My courses are 9 weeks and they go by very quickly. I have gone to mostly completion grades and quizzes but am struggling with finding a grading scheme that actually satisfies me. If you'd like, I can send you some of my assignments. Email me brittanydebolt at gmail dot com
On 7/23/11, B...See MoreI know your question here was from a while ago, but I have some resources that might be beneficial to you. I came across this same problem when I was hired a couple years ago to teach computers. I ended up creating my own curriculum. If you're still in need of resources, you can view them by clicking this link [link removed]
On 7/23/11, Ben Davis wrote: > Hey Everyone, I'm looking for some serious help here. I > recently got hired as a computer teacher for a K-8 school. > I have a tech background and have worked with youth before > but never as an actual teacher. I was originally told that > there was already a curriculum in place but to everyone's > surprise, including the principle, there wasn't one. Does > anyone have any recommendations for one? I know we already > have typing software but that's it. Any other information > on what to teach to each grade, or things of that nature, > would be greatly appreciated! > > Thanks, Be
I was dumfounded! I couldn't imagine working 8 hrs with no time for eating or elimination but she said that school had been operating that way for 17 years.
I checked and found out it's true! Along with the fact that it's not required to have a bathroom/rest break either!
Further you can be worked 12 days in a row with no rest the law does not provide that the rest must be given every 7 days. For example, an employer may legally schedule work for 12 consecutive days within a two-week period if the days of rest fall on the first and last days of the two-week period.
The “One Day of Rest” Law exempts certain specific employment in factories and commercial establishments from coverage. The department can explain to you which jobs are exempted.
Employers are permitted to ask the department to waive provisions of this law in unusual circumstances.
There is no required daily overtime pay for adults.
Whether daily overtime must be paid to minors under age 18 depends on whether the work is agricultural or non-agricultural, if school is in session, and how old the minor
I am wanting to have students do a journal online where I can comment on their journals, but not be public. Any ideas as to how to go about this? Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated!! :) Thanks!
On 8/23/11, TX Business Teacher wrote: > I am wanting to have students...See MoreHave you looked at Edmodo? It's a free online learning environment where you can set up student accounts and limit who can see responses. I don't know if it would suit your needs, but it might be one possibility. It was recommended at several workshops I've attended.
On 8/23/11, TX Business Teacher wrote: > I am wanting to have students do a journal online where I > can comment on their journals, but not be public. Any ideas > as to how to go about this? Any help you can give would be > greatly appreciated!! :) Thanks!
On 8/23/11, TX Business Teacher wrote: > I am wanting to have students...See MoreHave you looked at Edmodo? It's a free online learning environment where you can set up student accounts and limit who can see responses. I don't know if it would suit your needs, but it might be one possibility. It was recommended at several workshops I've attended.
On 8/23/11, TX Business Teacher wrote: > I am wanting to have students do a journal online where I > can comment on their journals, but not be public. Any ideas > as to how to go about this? Any help you can give would be > greatly appreciated!! :) Thanks!
I am not from that area so I cannot say for sure. It is true you do have a strong background and much experience in the technological field. Perhaps this site will help clear things up, from what I understand you have to pass some sort of certification in your state, see here: [link removed]
This looks like some good information as well for which grade level you were interested seeking employment: [link removed]
I am not sure if this will help, but I hope it does or gets you in the right direction of finding what you need to get the job you want. Best Wishes, Gen F.