Grade 1 Students Using Paint to Diagram the Life Cycle of a Plant!

 

Students in grade 1 are using MS paint to diagram the life cycle of the plant. This is part of their grade 1 curriculum. In the technology lab, they are demonstrating that they know how to use the shape tools, fill bucket, select tool and text tool. They are making great progress!

 

 

 

Kindergarten Students Using Paint to Draw What Technology Was Used Long Ago and What We Use Today!

Love their creative thinking!

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Happy New Year!!

Students Participating in Hour of Code!

Students in grades K- 4 will participate in our second year of hosting Hour of Code! During each technology class this week, students will choose from a variety of self-guided tutorials provided by Code.org.  They will engage in coding activities using blocky programs with familiar games such as  Angry Birds and Minecraft! For more, visit www.code.org or http://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/ In addition, you can find many more coding sites for kids on my website!
http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/KJordan1/coding.cfm


  

What A Great Start!

Our first month of school has been fantastic! I was very pleased to see how much students have remembered over the summer. First graders have been able to remember how to log on and our fourth graders have learned how to create their very own passwords! We will be launching into Internet Safety for all grades in the next few weeks. Netsmartzkids.org is our favorite place to visit and learn about Internet Safety. Students will learn the importance of not talking to strangers online. They will also learn to never share their personal information online and what to do if something online makes them feel scared, uncomfortable or confused! We do activities, watch many videos and play the Internet Safety games on this site during our weekly technology class. Should you have any questions about this curriculum please contact me and/or visit www.netsmartzkids.org!

Where Did The Time Go?

Only a few more weeks left of school! Where has the time gone? Students are working hard in all grades to finalize projects. In Grade 2, students are working on an animated number booklet using Kid Pix. In Grade 1, students are finalizing a Mixed-Up Animal project also using Kid Pix. Students in Grade 2 are finalizing their All About Me Slide Show which include animation, their voice, music and transitions! In Grade 3, most classes have wrapped up an Excel project and we will spend our last few classes exploring PowerPoint. Finally, Grade 4 students are trying to complete their State Slide Show! Phew!! We have been working hard and I am so proud of all my students!

Please note, that all projects connect to classroom curriculum and foster technology integration and important technological skills students will need in the real world!