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Looking for computer class pen-pal

by MrsComputers

Sep 9, 2009

I teach computers in a rural Oklahoma School. I am looking for a whole class pen pal for grades 3-6. I recently set us up an email. My objective is to correspond with another classroom as an opening activity for each class that meets once a week for an hour. If you are interested please email me at the address above.

Ms. Linz How would want the students to correspond? Would they swap Emails, or find some sort of chat program? I teach K-6th. Perhaps there would be a time when we can have similar aged students meet.

On 9/09/09, MrsComputers wrote: > I teach computers in a rural Oklahoma School. I am > looking for a whole class pen pal for grades 3-6. I >...See More

Sep 14, 2009

Mrs Computers I was thinking of setting up one email address per classroom until winter break. We could check and correspond as a classroom whole group once a week. My kiddos do not know much about computers. This is a new class for our school. Please get back with me if you are still interested.

On 9/14/09, Ms. Linz wrote: > How would want the stude...See More

Sep 15, 2009

Modern Marvels: Computers - History Channel DVD

by Lisa Rivera

Sep 10, 2009

I'm planning on using this DVD in my classroom for my computers students. Does anyone happen to have a worksheet for students to complete covering the material in the video? Thank you!

techteacher On 9/10/09, Lisa Rivera wrote: > I'm planning on using this DVD in my classroom for my > computers students. Does anyone happen to have a worksheet > for students to complete covering the material in the video? > Thank you!

I love this video! I have my students take notes their own notes and I post mine for them to use as well,...See More

Sep 14, 2009

R Jackson If you received any responses for this, I would love a copy of the worksheet.

Feb 1, 2011

Can't delete Files ready to be written to CD

by Blair

Sep 13, 2009

I was copying font files to a CD to move to a new laptop. I didn't realize I highlighted some system fonts. Now I keep getting the Files Ready to be written to CD message continuously. The two files are micross.ttf and vgasys.fon and they cannot be deleted. I tried renaming and then deleting, but that doesn't work either. Any ideas? I've tried ever...See More

Blair Never mind, found a solution. You might be interested in the solution. Searched Google for a File Unlocker and found this GEM. [link removed].

Sep 13, 2009

Tales from Technology Website Changed

by Jen

Sep 14, 2009

Last school year, I had posted my site on here. I just wanted those that used it to be aware that my url address has changed, and I now have my own domain. Everything that was there before is still there. Have a great school year!

by Linz

Sep 14, 2009

Hello all! I have a question. I am taking over a computer teaching position and it's for grades K-6th. On the curriculum, the lesson calls for "techknowledge unit 1 part 3."

Is anyone familiar with techknowledge? Are these units online, because when I log in, I am taken to an admin page. I don't have lessons TO show. I'm so confused!

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Ms. Linz Yes! That's the one! We JUST started SRA TechKnowledge. I don't know how I "grade" the students on their performance when it takes them the whole period to complete one lesson. Any suggestions?

On 9/14/09, VickyS wrote: > Perhaps it's the lessons available at: > [link removed]

Oct 1, 2009

MrsComputers I picked up samples for the curriculm. How do you like it?

On 10/01/09, Ms. Linz wrote: > Yes! That's the one! We JUST started SRA TechKnowledge. I > don't know how I "grade" the students on their performance when > it takes them the whole period to complete one lesson. Any > suggestions? > > On 9/14/09, VickyS wrote: &g...See More

Oct 3, 2009

KidZui, The Internet For Kids

by kelly

Sep 17, 2009

I came across this site today and WOW!!! This is what I've been looking for... a safe way for my kids to explore the internet without me clicking every link...

If you want a FREE safe internet option for your classroom, computer room, etc. check out [link removed]

My kids LOVE it!!! :) Passing it along with love.

Log of IT work by students

by Sameera BK

Sep 17, 2009

A big Hello from me to all Computer Teachers,

This is the first time I am posting a message to your chatboard. I would appreciate if you guys could help me out on an issue I am facing right now.

First let me explain my job profile. I teach computers from Grade 1 to Grade 3. Mostly Word and Paint programs. I also make the kids work...See More

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Neal say exploration/investigation time.

The above advice is directed towards all computer teachers.

Ask yourself which sounds better?

Parent: "What did you do/learn in school today?"

Child: "Not much, we got to play games on the computer during free time."

OR

Parent: "What did you do/learn in ...See More

Sep 21, 2009

Sameera BK Thanks Leslie, Bob for your great ideas. I am now working on developing a good documentation of my work in the lab that will give a fair idea of what the children are doing here.

And of course, Neal - games out - simulation in!!

Thanks to all of you. Have a nice time!!

Sameera.

Sep 21, 2009

wiping keyboards and mice

by Leslie

Sep 18, 2009

Because of the H1N1 virus, I was told to have each class wipe down, with Clorox wipes, their keyboards and mouse before using them. Will the moisture from the wipes rouine the keyboards? If so, what would you recommend? (Skins are too expensive for my small private school.) Leslie

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CTJS I have used Clorox wipes for a few years on the computers in my lab. I admit that I am using the wipes more frequently now then I have in the past. I am not "scrubbing" the keyboard - I just wipe the keyboard and mouse and let them air dry.

The packaging for Clorox wipes specifically states that the wipes can be used for computers.
...See More

Sep 21, 2009

TechTchr Although we feel that we are doing some good with Clorox wipes, my daughter-in-law (who is a pediatrician) has told me that Clorox wipes aren't that effective at killing germs. A liquid has to stand on a surface for a good period of time to actually kill anything, and that's impossible on a keyboard. The only germs we're getting rid of are the ones...See More

Sep 21, 2009

How much work/time is involved in setting up and maintaining

by a web page? Jan

Sep 21, 2009

I have been asked to set up and maintain a web page for an organization. I have no idea how much work or time would be required. It would be listing members, announcing meetings, disseminating information, etc. I like technology and would like to learn how to do this BUT I am trying very hard to cut down my responsibilities and I do NOT want to tak...See More

Neal Depending upon the host site, maintenace is much easier and faster than design/organisation/setup.

If they have a blog could someone else write it?

If they have weekly changes could someone else copy, cut, paste and upload the changes?

N.

On 9/21/09, a web page? Jan wrote: > I have been asked to set up a...See More

Sep 22, 2009

D Long The best approach to charge and plan for a web site is to interview the client and offer several plans to maintain a site. Depending on their needs you could plan packages for 10 and 20-hour units. Then the complexity will vary by their needs. Do not get locked in for more than a 10-hour unit without full knowledge of the needs and complexity of t...See More

Sep 22, 2009

What do you leave for sub plans?

by middle school computer teacher

Sep 28, 2009

This is my first job teaching computers. I teach grades 6, 7 and 8 Microsoft Office Applications. Subs can't get on the computer.

I need to get some books or ideas for lesson plans for subs. My district requires 3 days' worth.

The other computer teacher said subs don't usually follow the plans and usually let the kids play games,...See More

CTJS You definitely want to have good sub plans since H1N1 is hanging over our heads. You also do not want to mention anything about games.

Do you have typing software? Could the students practice typing? If you don't have software, you could create a typing assignment that the students have to type into Word or the Wordpad.

Could you ...See More

Sep 28, 2009

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