Hello students and parents! I'm Lori Gardner, your computer lab instructor for the 2024-2025 school year at Lampasas ISD. With a background in computer science and experience as a US Army Veteran and contractor, I'm excited to share my passion for technology with you.
My Goal
My aim is to move beyond just using technology and explore the inner workings of devices and software. I want to inspire curiosity and understanding of how technology functions, making you more than just users, but informed and skilled individuals.
Grade-Level Objectives
Throughout the year, students will learn and build upon skills tailored to their grade level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten:
Mouse/ Trackpad Skills
Parts of a Computer
Navigating a Device for Learning
Keyboard Arrows
Keyboard Letters and Numbers
Math and ELA Digital Activities to practice the mouse and keyboard
Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship
Mouse/ Trackpad Skills
Parts of a Computer
Navigating a device
Keyboard familiarity and practice
Internet Safety, Media Literacy, and Digital Citizenship
Computer Skills
Word/Docs
Keyboarding to proficiency
Computer Vocabulary
Internet Safety, Media Literacy, and Digital Citizenship
Hour of Code
Creation Tools for creativity with technology
PowerPoint / Google Slides
Word / Docs
Internet Safety, Media Literacy, and Digital Citizenship
Word / Docs
PowerPoint / Google Slides
Excel / Google Sheets
Internet Search and basics of online research skills
Typing skills and proficiency
Online Research skills
PowerPoint / Google Slides
Coding
Computer Vocabulary
Word processing and Typing
Internet Safety
Google Sheets/ Excel
Creation tools
Research skills and practice
Internet Safety Research Project
Word processing and Typing
Coding
PowerPoint / Google Slides
Spreadsheet Software
I'm looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and exploration!