Welcome to 8 th Grade Computers This middle school course is composed of instructional modules designed to provide hands-on instruction in basic keyboarding skills, computer concepts, and software applications. The software applications include word processing, desktop publishing, presentation software, graphic design, programming, and spreadsheets.

About Mrs. Kozlek Graduated from Penn State University Masters in Technology from Wilkes University Married with three young boys And 1 Golden Doodle

What will we learn? Bac k Bac k Keyboarding Basics Internet Safety and Cyber Security Social Media 101 (Online Marketing/Behavior, Podcasting, Blogging, Social Media Tools, QR Codes, etc.) Intermediate Word Processing Intermediate Spreadsheet Design Presentations Introduction to Programing Graphic Design

McAdoo Schedule Change MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Period 5 Room C105 Period 5 Room C 103 Period 5 Computer Lab Period 5 Computer Lab Period 5 Computer Lab Period 6 Room C101 Period 6 Room C101 Period 6 Computer Lab Period 6 Computer Lab Period 6 Computer Lab Period 7 Room C101 Period 7 Room C101 Period 7 Computer Lab Period 7 Computer Lab Period 7 Computer Lab Period 8 Room C101 Period 8 Room C101 Period 8 Computer Lab Period 8 Computer Lab Period 8 Computer Lab

What tools will we use?

Rules 1. Always show respect. (Be respectful and courteous of others). 2. See rule number 1.

Computer Class Survey

3 Truths and a Fib 1. A dog once saved my life. 2. I can play 3 different instruments (piano, banjo, and trumpet). 3. I was once locked in a freezer during a robbery. 4. I went to Notre Dame for school.

3 Truths and a Fib 1. A dog once saved my life. 2. I can play 3 different instruments (piano, banjo, and trumpet). 3. I was once locked in a freezer during a robbery. 4. I went to Notre Dame for school.

Your Turn (Assignment 1) Open up Microsoft Word Type Your Name Type Three Truths about yourself. Type one Made up fact. Mix the facts up in any order. Save as “3truths1fib.doc”

Journal Question Today’s Topic: Keyboarding List 3 reasons why learning how to properly keyboard will benefit you in life.

Introduction To Keyboarding Type with Correct Fingering Type with Correct Posture Type for Speed and Accuracy

Introduction To Keyboarding Type with Correct Fingering

Introduction To Keyboarding Type with Correct Posture Tips for safe posture Keep your head up Lean slightly forward Center your body in front of the keyboard Keep your feet flat on the floor or a foot rest Keep you elbows close to your body Keep your wrists parallel to the keyboard Keep your wrist off the computer

Introduction To Keyboarding Type for Speed and Accuracy

Typing Web

User Name: Same As Computer Login and use your passwords