Teaching
With Technology
Teaching
With Technology
| TEACHING DATABASE & SPREADSHEETS:
The Virginia SOL preparation requires that our 5th grade students know the difference between a spreadsheet and a database and their uses. Here is a simple lesson plan to teach 5th graders how to create a database using Microsoft Access? TEACHING DATABASE:
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IMPROVING COMPUTER FLUENCY WITH SHORTCUTS:
http://www.4teachers.org/techalong/bartol3/index.shtml Commands are given for both Macs and PCs, offering you shortcut versions to work faster and more efficiently. Specifically addressed to teachers. |
| The Pattie Elementary School is a great resource.
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow4/may99/spreadsheet.html |
TEACHER TECH TIPS:
http://www.cbc4kids.ca/teachers/chapter/4c/default.html Most of the computer tips offered here are fairly basic; nonetheless we want to cover all bases for newbies as well as our more seasoned readers. Find tips on multitasking, copying and pasting, downloading, and more. |
| Step-step-directions at:
http://www.pwcs.edu/pattie/projects/murphy/procedure.html |
INTERNET ISSUES:
http://home.computer.net/~dibianco/issues.html Library Media Technologist Phyllis DiBianco has compiled a useful list of internet issues, such as citing electronic sources, evaluating a website, acceptable use policies, etc. all in one place here. |
| An actual timeline created using the directions shows SOL pacing
for the first, second, and third nine weeks:
Time Line for SOL Pacing http://web.dps.k12.va.us/public/parkave/SOLPac.htm |
HOSTING A SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY FAIR:
http://www.techlearning.com/db_area/archives/WCE/archives/ nelsontf.htm (COPY & PASTE) Lots of good ideas for what topics and projects can be covered in a technology fair are listed here, as well as helpful ad- vice on setting up your own tech. fair -- and why you should. |
| Pacing the Third Grade Virginia SOLs
http://web.dps.k12.va.us/public/parkave/pacing.htm |
Jan Brett has also published pages on her Piggybacks for Teachers
website:
http://www.janbrett.com/piggybacks.htm |
| A simple lesson also Using Jan Brett's Website to Teach the Virginia
SOLs which involves using Excel spreadsheets.
Use Excel Spreadsheet to Record Data and Create a Bar Graph that Summarizes Collected Data: http://web.dps.k12.va.us/public/parkave/janweb.htm |
TECHNOLOGY CENTERS FOR THE INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY CLASSROOM:
http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Ed_Tech/EDT0007.html Using a math and problem-solving theme, students are given several activities to work on, cooperatively and as indepen- dent workers, while using different technology centers. |
| Instructions for Three Activities for Collecting Data with Tally Sheet:
http://web.dps.k12.va.us/public/parkave/jansweb.htm#tally http://web.dps.k12.va.us/public/parkave/jansweb2.htm http://web.dps.k12.va.us/public/parkave/jansweb3.htm |
GRADE 8 COMPUTER UNITS:
http://www.smls.org/curriculum/gradek.html The outline provided here covers the essential components
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| The Three Excel Spreadsheets:
http://web.dps.k12.va.us/public/parkave/janbrett.htm |
GRADE SIX COMPUTER UNITS:
http://www.smls.org/curriculum/gradek.html The outline provided here covers the essential components for a grade six level computer literacy. Proficiency goals will provide a more detailed curriculum than the general outline; simply click on the bracketed letters. |
| Questions to Assist You With Interpreting the Bar Graph Created With
Excel:
http://web.dps.k12.va.us/public/parkave/questbre.htm |
KINDERGARTEN COMPUTER UNITS:
http://www.smls.org/curriculum/gradek.html The outline provided here covers the essential components for a kindergarten level computer literacy. At this age, students should know components of a computer, how to use a keyboard, and how to begin to work with software. Click on each curriculum component to find a more detailed unit. |
| SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER USING SPREADSHEETS:
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/coe/shed/ espinoza/s/tschoerner-h-lp1.html Budgeting, problem-solving, and spreadsheet training are all incorporated into this timely lesson plan. |
CHILD SAFE SEARCH ENGINES:
http://www.safekids.com/search.htm Before you send your students to the internet for a webquest or any web related project, make certain they do not risk run- ning into any inappropriate material. The search engines listed here have been checked for the K-12 classroom and research qual- ity material. |
| THE DOUCETTE INDEX:
http://www.educ.ucalgary.ca/litindex/ In my mind, this online index provides an invaluable resource
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TECHNO TOOLS FOR ASSESSMENT:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/childdev/techno_tools.htm Low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech options; choose your level and find suggestions for helping to assess student develop- ment, especially in terms of getting feedback to parents. |