Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Ready, Set, Type...

This year one of our Technology Goals is to strengthen keyboarding skills in grades k-5. 

The primary focus will be "Typing Efficiency;" developing speed and accuracy. I have set learning targets for each grade, and will dedicate 5 minutes of every class session to work with your child in the Tech. Lab. 

Each week, your child will have the opportunity to develop their keyboarding skills by using a variety of resources such as,"Dance Mat Typing."  This online resource is perfect for every learning style; it is fun, animated, exciting, and totally engaging.  Your child will also receive worksheets and other activities that they must complete at home. 


Just check out this super cute video:



This is going to be AWESOME!



Click on the "Dance Mat Typing" image above to begin. 

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Class DOJO

What is ClassDojo?

ClassDojo is a classroom tool that helps teachers improve behavior in their classrooms quickly and easily. It also captures and generates data on behavior, attendance, and projects/assignments that teachers can share with parents and administrators 24 hours a day. Just check out the video in the upper right-hand corner of this blog for more information.