© Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. 1 Mrs. Gaffney’s Computer Class
© Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. 2 A Little About Me Mrs. Gaffney BA in Sociology Ramapo College of NJ Standard Elementary Certificate K–6 Jersey City University 15 Years of Computer / IT Experience
© Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. 3 Classes Once per Week – 30 minutes Tuesdays & Thursdays Keyboarding Emphasizing Proper Keyboarding Techniques Familiarizing students with letter placement on keyboard Increasing Speed (WPM) and Accuracy Microsoft Office Tools Word – keyboarding, formatting, document creation PowerPoint – presentation creation, public speaking skills Excel – data entry, formulas, graph and chart creation
© Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. 4 Internet Research Webquests Internet Safety Digital Citizenship, Cyberbullying, Online Safety PARCC Prep Sample questions, practice with test interface, writing/typing prompts, virtual manipulatives Partner with Classroom Teachers Support WTSD Curriculum Journeys, Raz-Kids, Study Island, ThinkCentral, Everyday Math
© Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. 5 Dance Mat Typing (Grades 1, 2 & 3) Typing Web (Grade 3) Typing Ace (Grades 4 & 5) Students are aware of their unique User Name and Password to access the site. ABCya (Grades K-5)
© Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. 6 Practice, Practice, Practice! Encourage proper keyboarding techniques (two hands on keyboard, proper posture, typing from HOME Row) Educational Computer Games Monitor Internet & Social Media Usage If students wish to use their own HEADPHONES from home they can bring them in a Ziploc bag with name on them!
© Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. 7 Karen Gaffney Oak Ridge Heights #21 Website Mrs. Gaffney’s Teacher Page
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