Monday, December 19, 2011
TECHNOLOGY TIMES NEWSLETTER
You should have received a copy of The Technology Times in last week's Friday Folder. Please see below for the first issue! This gives us a summary of all of the things that we have been studying in class since school began, as well as updates on Lesson Plans, Words of the Week, and additional information you should know about technology. ENJOY!
Word of the Week: HOME ROW KEYS
The past two weeks, we have been focusing on the HOME ROW KEYS.
CAN YOU REMEMBER?
CAN YOU REMEMBER?
- Can you name the home row keys?
- What fingers touch which keys?
- What should you remember before typing?
- How should you sit and hold your hands?
- What are the two keys in the home row that your hands do not rest upon?
Don't forget to check out Miss Wilmes' webpage on SMOY's new website for some cool resources that focus on KEYBOARDING!
Lesson #16: What are the HOME ROW KEYS, continued?
Last week the students were introduced to what the home row keys on the keyboard are. They specifically focused on the keys: asdfjkl;. This week, they are going to continue praciting with the home row and add in the keys of “g&h”.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEGE:
What two keys are in the HOME ROW but your fingers do not rest upon them?
What finger should touch the "g&h" keys?
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
Don't forget about the similarities we talked about in class between typing and playing an instrument. Can you name the things that they have in common? Where should you look when you are typing? How should your hands rest? Don't forget that just like playing an instrument, succeeding while typing takes practice!
ADDITIONAL ONLINE PRACTICE:
I will then have the students practice online via my technology webpage under “Resources/KEYBOARDING” for Lesson 1: Home Row keys. This website allows them to practice the home row keys together, while telling them their accuracy and words per minute.
SPEED TESTS:
In order to have each child set their own goal, as well as for me to see where each students stands with typing, I will have the students take both Speed Test 1 & 2 on my technology webpage under “Resources/KEYBOARDING”. Feel free to practice at home!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ONLINE PRACTICE!
TEST YOUR KNOWLEGE:
What two keys are in the HOME ROW but your fingers do not rest upon them?
What finger should touch the "g&h" keys?
Don't forget about the similarities we talked about in class between typing and playing an instrument. Can you name the things that they have in common? Where should you look when you are typing? How should your hands rest? Don't forget that just like playing an instrument, succeeding while typing takes practice!
ADDITIONAL ONLINE PRACTICE:
I will then have the students practice online via my technology webpage under “Resources/KEYBOARDING” for Lesson 1: Home Row keys. This website allows them to practice the home row keys together, while telling them their accuracy and words per minute.
SPEED TESTS:
In order to have each child set their own goal, as well as for me to see where each students stands with typing, I will have the students take both Speed Test 1 & 2 on my technology webpage under “Resources/KEYBOARDING”. Feel free to practice at home!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ONLINE PRACTICE!
Lesson #15: What are the HOME ROW KEYS on the keyboard?
The students are beginning to learn how to type. This week, I will introduce the home row keys on the keyboard, focusing specifically on the keys: asdf jkl;. The students will also take a time test that will show them how fast they type, as well as their accuracy. This will be their pre-test to help them set their own goal, as well as keep track of their progress.
THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE TYPING:
Can you figure out which fingers touch which letter?
LEFT HAND:
pinky: A
ring finger: S
middle: D
index: F
RIGHT HAND:
index: J
middle: K
ring: L
index: ;
EXTENSIONS:
Make sure you practice the home row keys! Need some help? Visit SMOY's website/Miss Wilmes' Technology Page. Under Resources, there is a section entitled KEYBOARDING. Feel free to play any online typing games or visit the first resource called "Home Row Keys Practice". Your students began this exercise for me in class this week.
THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE TYPING:
- sit with your back straight
- hands should always go on the "home row" keys
- look for the raised bar on the "j & k" keys in order to find the right spot
- both hands stay on the space bar
- don't rest arms on the desk
- pretend there is a bubble underneath the palms of your hands while typing
- RELAX
Can you figure out which fingers touch which letter?
pinky: A
ring finger: S
middle: D
index: F
RIGHT HAND:
index: J
middle: K
ring: L
index: ;
EXTENSIONS:
Make sure you practice the home row keys! Need some help? Visit SMOY's website/Miss Wilmes' Technology Page. Under Resources, there is a section entitled KEYBOARDING. Feel free to play any online typing games or visit the first resource called "Home Row Keys Practice". Your students began this exercise for me in class this week.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
SMOY HAS A NEW WEBSITE!
Don't forget to check out SMOY's new website!
www.smoyschool.com
Think you can navigate SMOY's website? Try this SCAVENGER HUNT!
Can you find the following items?
www.smoyschool.com
Think you can navigate SMOY's website? Try this SCAVENGER HUNT!
Can you find the following items?
- What are the hours of the school nurse?
- What is the first picture that shows up on the SMOY Parish website?
- What is the color of your teacher's shirt?
- How many teachers are there here at SMOY?
- Where did our Guidance Counselor graduate from college?
- What is the background of the teacher blog?
- What is one of Miss Cooper's favorite restaurants?
- BONUS QUESTION: On what day did Miss Wilmes post about "avatar" as our Word of the Week?
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