Riverview Otters

Teachers

Digital Safety and Citizenship

Foundational Technology Skills

Computer Science

Creativity and Innovation

Sub Plans/Helps/Resources

Classroom Helps

These are things that help in my computer lab that are probably obvious, but just in case anyone can use them, here they are! Everyone has a different situation, so adjust as needed.

Attention signal

Teacher <points to eyes with both hands>: "Eyes Up!"

Class in unison <puts both hands in the sky>: "Hands up!"

It takes their hands away from the distraction of their mouse and keyboard so they can focus on the next instruction.

Computer Station Set-up

Materials baskets: I have pencils, keyboard covers, and typing flip chart books between every 2 stations. I'll also put handouts, crayons, etc. out as needed to save time during class and avoid passing things out!

Resources:

Keyboard covers

Touch Typing flip charts

Classroom Resources (posters, etc.)

Keyboard Poster

Cursor Posters

Keyboard Shortcut Posters

Classroom Music Playlists

Project Resources

Sound Effect Recorder

Free Sound Effects Files

Remove.bg

Starter Helps

When I make my curriculum map, I start with 6th grade and ask, "What should they know when they leave elementary school?" I break it down by strand and then work backwards (If they need to be able to compose, edit, and format a paper, I need to teach them this part in 6th, this in 5th, etc.) I also use the standards and scope that our Board helped put together and of course, input from other teachers!

Videos

Mrs. Sauers' YouTube Channel

I've made a series of short videos for the kids to watch before we start a lesson. Here's a couple of examples that are good openers - go to my YouTube channel for a comprehensive list!

And here's a list of other videos I enjoy using in the classroom!

Click, Clack Moo

Qwerty Keyboard - song 1

Qwerty Keyboard - song 2

Curriculum Helps

When I make my curriculum map, I start with 6th grade and ask, "What should they know when they leave elementary school?" I break it down by strand and then work backwards (If they need to be able to compose, edit, and format a paper, I need to teach them this part in 6th, this in 5th, etc.) I also use the standards and scope that our Board helped put together and of course, input from other teachers!

In Technology class, our subject matter (curriculum) comes from four different areas (strands) - Digital Safety & Citizenship, Foundational Tech Skills, Coding & Programming, and Creativity & Innovation. Click on the links below to go find resources, videos, and links for each curriculum strand.