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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 worked on our very own Autobiographies! Students were able to use the program Tik-a-Tok to create their own stoy all abut them! We spent time learning how to add words, add pictures, create new pages, and the importance of editing their sentences.
This month we worked on our very own Autobiographies! Students were able to use the program Tik-a-Tok to create their own stoy all abut them! We spent time learning how to add words, add pictures, create new pages, and the importance of editing their sentences.
December 9-13th is Hour of Code week! This will kick off our Coding unit for when students return from Winter Break!
December 9-13th is Hour of Code week! This will kick off our Coding unit for when students return from Winter Break!
November
November
This month we are learning how to better use the program Keyboarding without Tears and continuing to improve on our computer skills through that. We are also starting a new project on the website called TikaTok! This is a story making website that will allow students to be the author and illustrator of their very own book! Students are very excited about sharing this with peers, teachers, and parents!! Ask your student what their story is about!
This month we are learning how to better use the program Keyboarding without Tears and continuing to improve on our computer skills through that. We are also starting a new project on the website called TikaTok! This is a story making website that will allow students to be the author and illustrator of their very own book! Students are very excited about sharing this with peers, teachers, and parents!! Ask your student what their story is about!
September/October
September/October
This month in technology class we are learning how to treat our Chromebooks safely and care for them. Each week wea have been focusing on where our finger go on the keyboard when we are typing. We learned that on the "f" and "j" key there are little linesthat we can feel that will help our fingers find home row! We are working on mousing skills clicking and draging, and also typing skills through the program "Keyboarding Without Tears".
This month in technology class we are learning how to treat our Chromebooks safely and care for them. Each week wea have been focusing on where our finger go on the keyboard when we are typing. We learned that on the "f" and "j" key there are little linesthat we can feel that will help our fingers find home row! We are working on mousing skills clicking and draging, and also typing skills through the program "Keyboarding Without Tears".
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.
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