Chromebook Introduction

The students were taught the fundamentals of logging into the school Chromebooks using their school login credentials. This helped them understand the concepts of an "email address" and a "password." Once logged in, the Tech Cafe website became the students' home screen. They were taught how to navigate the Tech Cafe site and were familiarized with frequently used programs such as the keyboarding app and the Google Apps located in the G-suite to enable them to locate and use programs independently. Additionally, the students were reminded of the importance of safely handling and taking care of their devices.

Keyboarding

Students continue workng on keyboarding throughout the year.  They are encourage to use the proper finger placement in order to increase their speed and accuracy.   They understand the homerow and how this significant it is in locating the other keys.  With continued practice, students are steadily improving their typing skills.

Mouse/Touchpad Practice

Students continue to practice proper use of the mouse and touchpad.  They understand the left- and right-mouse button have different purposes and when to use them.  They have learned how to use the touchpad with one or two fingers, which gives them different options and results.  Certain apps are designed specifically to help students with these tools.  They are becoming independent users with contiued practice.

Google Docs

The students were introduced to the basics of creating a Google document, including an understanding of the menu and toolbars. They were tasked with creating a flyer about their favorite color, customizing the font color, and adding a picture to reflect their choice. The activity was enjoyed by the students and a great first start using Google Docs!