1st Grade
Monthly Newsletter
Monthly Newsletter
January/February
January/February
January was a month of coding fun and exploration! We were able to learn how to code using a website called Kodable. This helped the students understand sequence the beginning stages of algorithms. By putting directions (code) in order we were able to be ready for the Bee-Bots that came at the end of January. These Bee Bots took coding to a new level as students had to program every move of the bee to make it to the beehive.
January was a month of coding fun and exploration! We were able to learn how to code using a website called Kodable. This helped the students understand sequence the beginning stages of algorithms. By putting directions (code) in order we were able to be ready for the Bee-Bots that came at the end of January. These Bee Bots took coding to a new level as students had to program every move of the bee to make it to the beehive.
In February we plan to continue our exploration of coding and algorithms by using the robots named Dash and Dot. These robots are controlled by I-Pads and a program that Wonder Workshop has created. In order to complete a task, the students will need to piece together the correct coding algorithm. We are also continuing to improve on our typing skills as the year progresses.
In February we plan to continue our exploration of coding and algorithms by using the robots named Dash and Dot. These robots are controlled by I-Pads and a program that Wonder Workshop has created. In order to complete a task, the students will need to piece together the correct coding algorithm. We are also continuing to improve on our typing skills as the year progresses.
December
December
This month we put into practice learning how to use homerow! We are advancing on Keyboarding Without Tears and students love filling in the boxes as they finish the typing lessons! Students are also becoming more comfortable with how to click and drag while using the touch pad instead of the touch screen!
This month we put into practice learning how to use homerow! We are advancing on Keyboarding Without Tears and students love filling in the boxes as they finish the typing lessons! Students are also becoming more comfortable with how to click and drag while using the touch pad instead of the touch screen!
December 9-13th is Hour of Code week! This will kick off our coding unit for students when they come back frmo Winter Break!
December 9-13th is Hour of Code week! This will kick off our coding unit for students when they come back frmo Winter Break!
November
November
This month we are learning how to put our fingers on the 'Home Row" of a keyboard. We are starting to identify which fingers type each letter on the keyboard. We are also learning how to click and drag using the touch pad rather than the touch screen on the chromebooks! Towards the end of the month, we will be learning how to log in to Keyboarding without Tears, the typing program we use at Clarke to become more familiar with how to use the chromebooks! Ask your student what homerow is and why we use it!
This month we are learning how to put our fingers on the 'Home Row" of a keyboard. We are starting to identify which fingers type each letter on the keyboard. We are also learning how to click and drag using the touch pad rather than the touch screen on the chromebooks! Towards the end of the month, we will be learning how to log in to Keyboarding without Tears, the typing program we use at Clarke to become more familiar with how to use the chromebooks! Ask your student what homerow is and why we use it!
September/October
September/October
This month in technology class we are learning how to treat our IPads safely and care for them. We have been practicing hard on double clicking and swiping out of applications. ( If you have a mobile/technology device, see if they can show you that they can do it) We have also been practicing how to safely insert and remove our headphones from our IPads.
This month in technology class we are learning how to treat our IPads safely and care for them. We have been practicing hard on double clicking and swiping out of applications. ( If you have a mobile/technology device, see if they can show you that they can do it) We have also been practicing how to safely insert and remove our headphones from our IPads.
We have created accounts on the app "Teach Your Monster How To Read" and the students are having fun using technology as a learning tool.
We have created accounts on the app "Teach Your Monster How To Read" and the students are having fun using technology as a learning tool.
We have also learned about what it takes to be a Digital Citizen and use technology safely and responsibly. Watch the short video explaining the Digital Citizens here.
We have also learned about what it takes to be a Digital Citizen and use technology safely and responsibly. Watch the short video explaining the Digital Citizens here.
