Each rotation, I will post what we are doing in class. Most assignments can be 4- found in Google Classroom with detailed instructions.
If you wish to have a Technology conference please click the button above and select a time slot. Conferences for Specials are not mandatory.
Warm up with Typing Club
TechnoBudget- Students will complete Assignment 4 by following along with my instructional video to create their own budget. They will use the information from Assignment 2. The total budget should be exactly $750. No category may be less than 5% of the budget or more than 50% of the budget. They need to have at least 4 categories (one must be savings). For Assignment 5 students will follow my instructional video to create a pie chart with the information from Assignment 4. Students need to ATTACH the sheet to the assigment then TURN IN.
Early finishers will work in IXL on their Recommendation wall or Typing Club.
Due Dates: 8M 10/14 8R 10/15
7th Grade-TechnoTravel (Google Slides)- 2nd week
As a whole group I will introduce TechnoTravel. I will show examples of 2 completed projects for Niagra Falls and also Page, Arizona. In this project, students are travel agents and they are planning a 2-3 day weekend getaway for their clients. (We are skipping assignments 1-3). Assignment 4 - Students will watch my instructional video to research a location and 2-4 activities. They will also need 2 interesting facts to entice people to want to visit the location as well as 2 websites. They will document their research on a Google Doc and attach it to the assignment in Google Classroom to receive points. Assignment 5- students will watch my instructional video to gather photos and a map taking into consideration Copyright laws.
Due Dates: 7M 10/19, 7E 10/20, 7S 10/21
6th Grade- TechnoSales (Google Sheets)
Typing Club practice
Students will warm up with Typing Club
TechnoSales- Students will use the Assignment #5 Dessert Survey (found in packet or in assignment) to complete Assignment 6 Dessert Preference Survey, Assignment 7 Bar Graph, and Assignment 8 Double Bar Graph. Students will follow my instructional videos which can be found in the assignment.
Due Dates: 6C 10/16, 6G 10/19, 6S 10/20
5th Grade- TechnoToon (Google Slides)
Students will warm up with Typing Club
Students will finish Assignment 3 and show me the outline of their comic strip. Students will then watch my instructional video an complete Assignment 4 to create the Title Slide of their project. They will then ATTACH the slide to the assignment and TURN IN.
Early finishers will work in IXL or their Recommendation Wall or Typing Club.
Due Dates: 5Lo 10/14, 5F 10/15, 5Le 10/16
4th Grade- Acrostic Poem (Google Docs)- 2nd week
Typing Club Warm up
I will introduce the Acrostic Poem assignment. We will review my example and the rubric. I will model how to sign into Google Classroom, how to find and watch video and how to toggle between screens. I will remind them to watch only PART of the video then pause and do what it says.
Students need to review the rubric to make sure they have everything prior to TURNING IN. Remind them to make sure their document is attached.
Early finishers will practice additional poems using Technology terms listed in assignment.
Due Dates: 4H 10/14, 4P 10/16, 4S 10/19, 4B 10/21
3rd Grade- Google Classroom introduction
Students will warm up with Typing Club
Students will independently log into Google Classroom. We will review how to get to an assignment.
Students will watch my instructional video to create a document and attach it to the assignment. Students should NOT watch the entire video all at once. They should watch part, pause and complete part of the task. The second part of the video shows how to attach a document to an assignment from Google Drive. Since they have no prior documents there will be nothing else to attach. Students will then TURN IN assignment.
Students will practice logging in and out with Google Classroom (2 times).
Early finishers will work on Typing Club
Due Dates: 3S 10/14, 3M 10/16, 3K 10/19, 3H 10/21
Academic Arcade- (1st and 2nd grade)-
2:15-2:45pm- 1 Torta- Oct. 7- www.k5tech.net- First grade, lesson 3
As a whole group, we will read an ebook on how to use mouse or trackpad
We will discuss the mouse and complete the mouse worksheet
Students will log in to the computer and practice Mouse Practice Star 7 then will practice additional drag and drop activities.
Early finishers will work on Dance Mat Typing .
2:15-2:45pm- 2 Carpenter- Oct. 13- www.k5tech.net- 2nd grade, lesson 1
As a whole group we will watch video on how to care for the computer then we will review computer care quiz.
Students will log into computer and go to k5tech.net- 2nd grade- lesson 1
Students will do drag and drop activity
Early finishers will work on Dance Mat Typing
If you wish to have a Technology conference please click the button above and select a time slot. Conferences for Specials are not mandatory. Link is available starting October 1.
Typing Club warm up
As a whole group we will discuss assignments 1 and 2 and review examples. Assignment 3- students will watch video #3 to complete pages 4-7 to explore the different Sheet Functions. Students need to attach their sheet to the assignment in Google Classroom.
Any early finishers will work in IXL on Recommendations Wall.
Due Dates: 8M 10/5, 8R 10/6
7th Grade-TechnoTravel (Google Slides)- 2 week assignment
As a whole group I will introduce TechnoTravel. I will show examples of 2 completed projects for Niagra Falls and also Page, Arizona. In this project, students are travel agents and they are planning a 2-3 day weekend getaway for their clients. (We are skipping assignments 1-3). Assignment 4 - Students will watch my instructional video to research a location and 2-4 activities. They will also need 2 interesting facts to entice people to want to visit the location as well as 2 websites. They will document their research on a Google Doc and attach it to the assignment in Google Classroom to receive points. Assignment 5- students will watch my instructional video to gather photos and a map taking into consideration Copyright laws.
Due Dates: 7M 10/19, 7E 10/20, 7S 10/21
6th Grade- TechnoSales (Google Sheets)
Typing Club practice
I will introduce TechnnoSales - students will watch my instructional video and explore Google Sheets. They will complete the tasks along with the video then attach the created Sheet to the assignment in Google classroom. They will complete Assignment 2- Label the parts of the Sheets Window. They will show me once they finish the page. They should also have a sheet attached to this assignment.
Early finishers will work in IXL on their recommendation wall
Due Dates: 6C 10/7, 6G 10/8, 6S 10/13
5th Grade- TechnoToon (Google Slides)
Typing club practice
As a whole group, I will introduce TechnToon. We will review examples and discuss Assignments 1 and 2. Students will complete work in the packet provided.
Students will start Assignment 3 by generating ideas for their project. They will sketch their ideas for slides in the cartoon strip in the packet. Students will receive a completion grade once they have shown me their cartoon strip. There must be a minimum 6 slides.
Early finishers will work in IXL on the recommendation wall.
Due Dates: Assigments1 and 2 -none
4th Grade- Acrostic Poem (Google Docs)- 2 week assignment
Typing Club Warm up
I will introduce the Acrostic Poem assignment. We will review my example and the rubric. I will model how to sign into Google Classroom, how to find and watch video and how to toggle between screens. I will remind them to watch only PART of the video then pause and do what it says.
Students need to review the rubric to make sure they have everything prior to TURNING IN. Remind them to make sure their document is attached.
Early finishers will practice additional poems using Technology terms listed in assignment.
Due Dates: 4H 10/14, 4P 10/16, 4S 10/19, 4B 10/21
3rd Grade- Google Classroom introduction
Typing Club Warm up
I will introduce Google Classroom. Students will log into Google classroom and I will model how to get to assignments.
Students will practice logging in to Google Classroom and go to the assignment to practice the mouse drag and drop activity.
Typing Club for early finishers
Due Dates: none
Academic Arcade- (1st and 2nd grade)-
2:15-2:45pm- 1 Francisco - September 29
As a whole group, we will discuss the rules of the lab and watch the expectations video.
We will discuss the external parts of computer as a whole group. Students will identify the parts.
We will work on the packet and identify the number row, top row, home row and bottom row by coloring them.
We will discuss keys on the keyboard and complete the worksheet together in class. Students will identify different keys and what they are used for.
Students will color the keys used to log in- username and password.
Students will practice logging in and out of computer
2:15-2:45pm- 2 Freeland- October 2
As a whole group we will watch the video on how to care for the computer.
Students will log into computer and go to lesson 1 on k5tech.net.
Students will complete the drag and drop activity.
Early finishers will work on Dance Mat Typing
Students will take Math and Language IXL Benchmark testing
Students should bring a book to read when they are finished
Academic Arcade- (1st and 2nd grade)-
2:15-2:45pm- 1 Brisco - September 11
As a whole group, we will discuss the rules of the lab and watch the expectations video.
We will discuss the external parts of computer as a whole group. Students will identify the parts.
We will work on the packet and identify the number row, top row, home row and bottom row by coloring them.
We will discuss keys on the keyboard and complete the worksheet together in class. Students will identify different keys and what they are used for.
Students will color the keys used to log in- username and password.
Students will practice logging in and out of computer
2:15-2:45pm- 2 Anil- September 16
As a whole group, we will discuss the rules of the lab and watch the expectations video.
We will discuss the external parts of computer as a whole group. Students will identify the parts.
We will work on the packet and identify the number row, top row, home row and bottom row by coloring them.
We will discuss keys on the keyboard and complete the worksheet together in class. Students will identify different keys and what they are used for.
Students will color the keys used to log in- username and password.
Students will practice logging in and out of computer
2:15-2:45pm- 1 Zahariades - September 21
As a whole group, we will discuss the rules of the lab and watch the expectations video.
We will discuss the external parts of computer as a whole group. Students will identify the parts.
We will work on the packet and identify the number row, top row, home row and bottom row by coloring them.
We will discuss keys on the keyboard and complete the worksheet together in class. Students will identify different keys and what they are used for.
Students will color the keys used to log in- username and password.
Students will practice logging in and out of computer
2:15-2:45pm- 2 Metza- September 24
As a whole group, we will discuss the rules of the lab and watch the expectations video.
We will discuss the external parts of computer as a whole group. Students will identify the parts.
We will work on the packet and identify the number row, top row, home row and bottom row by coloring them.
We will discuss keys on the keyboard and complete the worksheet together in class. Students will identify different keys and what they are used for.
Students will color the keys used to log in- username and password.
Students will practice logging in and out of computer
Students will warm up in Typing Club.
As a whole group, we will complete the Digital Citizenship lesson- "Social Engineering" (commonsense.org)
Students will log into IXL and work in the Math arena.
7th Grade-
Students will warm up in Typing Club.
As a whole group, we will complete the Digital Citizenship lesson- "Assumptions We Make" (commonsense.org)
Students will log into IXL and work in the Math arena.
6th Grade-
Students will warm up in Typing Club
As a whole group, we will complete the Digital Citizenship lesson- "Be Aware What you Share" (commonsense.org)
Students will log into IXL and work in the Math arena.
5th Grade-
Students will warm up in Typing Club.
As a whole group, we will complete the Digital Citizenship lesson- "Tracking You, Taking Control of Your Privacy" (commonsense.org)
If there is extra time, students will log into IXL and work in the Math arena.
4th Grade-
Students will warm up in Typing Club
As a whole group, we will complete the Digital Citizenship lesson- "Personally Identifiable Information" (commonsense.org)
Students will then log into IXL and work in the Math arena for 5 minutes.
Extra time, students will practice logging in to Google Classroom
3rd Grade-
As a whole group, we will discuss the parts of the computer and will identify the parts at their desk.
Teacher will read ebook to students about how to use the mouse and review terms (hover, click, double click, right and left click and scroll wheel.
Students will complete the Keyboard Detective worksheet.
Students will log into IXL and work in math arena for 5 minutes.
Any extra time, students will practice logging in and out of Google Classroom
Academic Arcade- (1st and 2nd grade)-
2:15-2:45pm- 1 Torta - September 2
As a whole group, we will discuss the rules of the lab and watch the expectations video.
We will discuss the external parts of computer as a whole group. Students will identify the parts.
We will work on the packet and identify the number row, top row, home row and bottom row by coloring them.
We will discuss keys on the keyboard and complete the worksheet together in class. Students will identify different keys and what they are used for.
Students will color the keys used to log in- username and password.
Students will practice logging in and out of computer
2:15-2:45pm- 2 Carpenter- September 8
As a whole group, we will discuss the rules of the lab and watch the expectations video.
We will discuss the external parts of computer as a whole group. Students will identify the parts.
We will work on the packet and identify the number row, top row, home row and bottom row by coloring them.
We will discuss keys on the keyboard and complete the worksheet together in class. Students will identify different keys and what they are used for.
Students will color the keys used to log in- username and password.
Students will practice logging in and out of computer
Skills Pretest- this is not for a grade. This is to find out what they remember from last year.
7th Grade-
Skills Pretest- this is not for a grade. This is to find out what they remember from last year.
6th Grade-
Skills Pretest- this is not for a grade. This is to find out what they remember from last year.
5th Grade-
Skills Pretest- this is not for a grade. This is to find out what they remember from last year.
4th Grade-
Skills Pretest- this is not for a grade. This is to find out what they remember from last year.
Students should have brought home a HOME help sheet to keep at home. It includes their sign in information for Google Classroo, Typing CLub and IXL. Please keep it somewhere safe. (It says KEEP AT HOME at the bottom of the page). The other Help sheet must stay in their Technology folder and brought to class each week.
3rd Grade-
Google Doc Pretest- this is not for a grade and they have nothing to study. DO NOT COMPLETE FROM HOME.
As a whole group, I will Introduce IXL. Students will log in and work in the math arena for 10 min.
As a whole group,I will Introduce Typing Club. Students will login and start the first lesson.
Students should have brought home a HOME help sheet to keep at home. It includes their sign in information for Google Classroo, Typing CLub and IXL. Please keep it somewhere safe. (It says KEEP AT HOME at the bottom of the page). The other Help sheet must stay in their Technology folder and brought to class each week.
Academic Arcade- (1st and 2nd grade)-
2:15-2:45pm- 2Freeland - Fri. Aug. 28
As a whole group, we will discuss the rules of the lab and watch the expectations video.
We will discuss the external parts of computer as a whole group. Students will identify the parts.
We will work on the packet and identify the number row, top row, home row and bottom row by coloring them.
We will discuss keys on the keyboard and complete the worksheet together in class. Students will identify different keys and what they are used for.
Students will color the keys used to log in- username and password.
Students will practice logging in and out of computer
Baseline Typing Test
Digital Citizenship lesson (Commonsense.org)- App Traps & Addictive Design.
Extra Time- students will work on IXL math
7th Grade-
Baseline Typing Test
Digital Citizenship lesson (Commonsense.org)- Permission to Post & Assumptions We Make
Extra Time-students will work on IXL Math
6th Grade-
Baseline Typing Test
Digital Citizenship lesson (Commonsense.org)- Red Flags & Chatting Online and Sharing & Online Disinhibition
Extra Time- students will work on IXL Math
5th Grade-
Baseline Typing Test
Digital Citizenship lesson (Commonsense.org)- Navigating Online Friendships & Communicating Personal Boundaries
Extra Time- students will work on IXL Math
4th Grade-
Baseline Typing Test
Students will log in to Google Classroom and Join the Technology class
If not completed, students will finish HOME Help sheet
Digital Citizenship lesson (Commonsense.org)- Healthy Tech Habits
3rd Grade-
Finish Class Help sheet AND HOME Help sheet to take home
Digital Citizenship lesson (Commonsense.org)- Privacy Doors
Sign in to Google and join Technology class
Jeopardy game if time
Academic Arcade- (1st and 2nd grade)- will start end of August
Academic Arcade- (1st and 2nd grade)- will start end of August