This was a rather short week for computer class, with no school on Monday and Reformation parties on Friday. The kids typed their spelling words on Tuesday and practiced web-based math facts on Thursday. Friday served as a "fun day" for the kids because of all the excitement and anticipation of the class parties.
I pray that everyone has a safe and fun weekend!
10.29.2010
10.25.2010
October 18th-21st
Last week was short with Friday serving as a professional development day. All of the classes followed the prescribed routine (typing on Monday, Spelling on Tuesday and Educational Free on Thursday) with the exception of 5th/6th grade. The 5th/6th graders did not have a spelling list for the week, so they spent Tuesday brainstorming ideas for a Power Point slideshow. It looks like the topic will follow what they're learning in Social Studies, which is the WWII.
I hope everyone enjoyed their four day weekend! It's back to the grind tomorrow morning :-)
I hope everyone enjoyed their four day weekend! It's back to the grind tomorrow morning :-)
10.15.2010
Ellis Island Web Tour and Power Point
The students from 3rd-6th grade learned about Ellis Island in computer class today. We started with Google Earth, locating Ellis Island and exploring the surrounding landmarks including Liberty Island where the Statue of Liberty stands, Wall Street, the harbor, etc. Next, we went on the Ellis Island Web Tour at www2.Scholastic.com.
We listened to the audio recordings and watched some of the videos. Unfortunately there wasn't enough time to complete the web tour.
The 4th graders were so enthralled with the Google Earth exploration that we didn't quite make it to the Scholastic website for the Ellis Island Web Tour.
The 2nd graders reviewed what they've learned in Power Point from the last two classes, and I set them free to do their first slideshow about their favorite things. The 2nd graders will work on their slideshow for a couple more days before we can share them on this blog!
10.14.2010
Aqua-Energizer
Aqua-Energizer is a great puzzle game that can played on Thursdays for educational freeday.
Aqua-Energizer is a great puzzle game that can played on Thursdays for educational freeday.
10.12.2010
10/12/10
When the 6th graders finished typing their spelling words, I shared the following short video clip:
The 2nd graders did some more exploring in MS PowerPoint. They reviewed yesterday's objectives, and they learned how to change the design of the slide background, choose slide transitions and animate clipart with "motion paths." The 2nd graders are learning that MS PowerPoint is a powerful and fun application!
10.11.2010
10/11/10
The 2nd graders were introduced to MS PowerPoint today. They learned (or rather, they reviewed) how to type in the text boxes, modify the font, add clipart and add animations. The kids really enjoyed inserting the animations! Tomorrow the 2nd graders will learn more about PowerPoint!
The 5th graders got to do something different today in computer class. Haily brought a thumb drive full of pictures from her summer vacation to Yellowstone Park. She showed everyone the pictures. She had some really cool pictures of Old Faithful, the Continental Divide, glaciers and all sorts of wildlife including polar bears and bison! When Haily was finished showing the pictures, we googled some pictures of the sights and wildlife from Yellowstone. Today's activity sparked engaging discussion and stories!
Below are some of the pictures that the 3rd and 4th graders made using Paint!
Pumpkins Galore! By Sarah
John Deere Harvest by Matthew
Carved Pumpkin by Sean
by Selina
Happy Halloween! by Wylee
Halloween Scene! by Alexis
by Tate
John Deere Harvest by Adam
Halloween by Hunter
Austin
Mikayla
Jonah
10.08.2010
10-8-10
The 5th and 6th graders completed this web tour and quiz in computer class today! The students took turns reading the information about each location in Ancient Egypt, and they did the quiz as a whole class. The 6th graders finished off with a video about King Tut's mummy.
The 3rd and 4th graders used Paint today to create a harvest or Autumn picture with their choice of jack-o-lanterns, combines and tractors, hay wagon, autumn trees, etc. They'll finish up their work on Monday!
10.07.2010
10.05.2010
10/5/10
The 2nd graders explored Google Earth today in computer class! They were so excited when they saw the aerial view of their school and house! Some of the students found particular interest in locating the Mediterranean Sea and Cancun, Mexico. What fun!
One of the 3rd graders stated that it was easier to type when he used the proper typing position with his fingers on the home row! Way to go 3rd grade!
One of the 3rd graders stated that it was easier to type when he used the proper typing position with his fingers on the home row! Way to go 3rd grade!
10.04.2010
10/4/10
The first graders enjoyed exploring Paint today in computer class! They learned how to launch a new paint document, zoom in and out, and use many of the tools!
The 3rd-6th graders were introduced to "Speed Skins." These are thin covers for the keyboard that hide the letters on the keys. The students learned how to properly handle and store the Speed Skins. Unfortuately the Speed Skins were not very popular because they have a different feel from what the kids are used to.
The 3rd graders have learned the proper finger placement on the home row keys, and they are already learning to touch type the home row, the "e" and the "h" without looking at their keyboard! This 3rd grade class is doing a fantastic job!
The 2nd graders showed me that they know how to insert clipart, format clipart, change the font (style, color and size), save, and print today! Good job second graders!!!
I encourage those with Facebook accounts to search for Zion-St. John School on Facebook, if they haven't already! Let's stay connected!
The 3rd-6th graders were introduced to "Speed Skins." These are thin covers for the keyboard that hide the letters on the keys. The students learned how to properly handle and store the Speed Skins. Unfortuately the Speed Skins were not very popular because they have a different feel from what the kids are used to.
The 3rd graders have learned the proper finger placement on the home row keys, and they are already learning to touch type the home row, the "e" and the "h" without looking at their keyboard! This 3rd grade class is doing a fantastic job!
The 2nd graders showed me that they know how to insert clipart, format clipart, change the font (style, color and size), save, and print today! Good job second graders!!!
I encourage those with Facebook accounts to search for Zion-St. John School on Facebook, if they haven't already! Let's stay connected!
10.02.2010
10/1/10- Blabberize.com
On Friday the kids explored http://blabberize.com/. They googled an image of their favorite animal, saved the image to their pictures folder and uploaded the image to the blabberize website. Some of the students had enough time to record their voice for animating the mouth that they drew onto the animal. Unfortunately the website was experiencing technical difficulties, and the recording process took a long time.
These "blabberized" animations can be saved and used in the students' slideshows and WMM movies! What fun!
These "blabberized" animations can be saved and used in the students' slideshows and WMM movies! What fun!
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