Tech Bits
DCC Elementary Technology News For Teachers
January 2019
January Highlights
- Basic Computer Skills on ABC Mouse and Paint Program (Pre K - K)
- Typetastic.com (Kindergarten)
- Keyboarding Skills (1st - 5th)
- Dash Robot and Code.org (1st - 3rd)
- Plus Portals Introduction and Google Slides review (4th grade)
- How not to plagiarize Nearpod lesson (5th grade)
- Create a unique Power Point, review (5th Grade)
5th Grade Tech Club: How a Computer Works!
Students learned about the RAM, ROM, CPU and other parts of the computer. They had to find the parts and then research what they do.
CPU
They found the CPU! They then researched its "job".
Researching the Parts
Students worked in groups to encourage good teamwork.
4th Grade Using Google Slides for English Class
Students made Google Slide presentations for Mrs. Maurer. Each student read a book on a famous person then put the information within a presentation form.
Google Slides
Students had to choose the most valuable information to add to their slide.
Google Slides
Students added bullet points, pictures, and themes to their presentations.
3rd Grade Learns "Dash Robot"
Students learned how to use block coding to make the "Dash" robot move, speak and maneuver through obstacle courses.
Coding the Robot
They had to code the robot to come to them on demand.
3rd Grade Teaching Preschool How To Code
3rd grade taught preschool how the Dash Robots work and how to code them using the iPad app.
1st and 2nd Grade Learning Code on Code.org
Students learned that computer coding is based on algorithms: step by step directions to finish a task.
Code.org Accounts
Each student has his/her own private school account with code.org. They created games, such as Angry Birds and Star Wars.
Coding is Fun!
Students learned the basics of code in a fun way.
Kindergarten: Learning the Keyboard
Using typetastic.com students built virtual keyboards.
Students are Learning the Location of Keys
Students are learning through various games using the typetastic website.
Home Row on the Keyboard
Kindergarten was introduced to the home row towards the end of January.