May 2010 Computer update

Kindergarten is continuing to develop their computer skills working on programs like Math Missions and I Spy and learning more computer vocabulary.

First grade is continuing to learn their vocabulary and the parts of the computer. Towards the end of the month they will be beginning to learn proper typing form on the website Dance Mat Typing.

Second grade will be learning more skills in Word and exploring different educational websites.

Third grade will be learning about Internet Safety and exploring computer programming.

Fourth grade having just completed presenting their Mission PowerPoints will be returning to Excel and working on their typing skills.

Fifth grade will be finishing up their State projects and preparing for their Vocabulary final.

Sixth grade will begin exploring HTML programming and preparing for their Vocabulary final.

Seventh grade will be reviewing PowerPoint Do’s & Don’ts and preparing for their Vocabulary final.

Eighth grade is in their final days of my class and will be taking their Skills and Vocabulary finals.

Grades 2 through 6 will continue to have their Typing Logs each week to refine their keyboarding skills that are so essential to their future.

Office Hours:
Tues./Thurs. 3:15 – 4:15 & Tues. 12:00 – 1:00

E-mail:
rhawkins@rivierahall.org

Check out portaportal.com - username & password rivierahall for pre-approved websites you can use at home. Feel free to e-mail me if you have websites you have found that would be good to add.

Assignment reminders:

• Assignments are posted to the website calendar. Most projects have instructions attached.
• Current events must be printed and submitted with the article attached.
• All written assignments must be in MLA format (6-8).
• Electronic assignments should be submitted to your folder on the server, but may be emailed in an emergency.
• Deadline sheets are handed out regularly. Be sure to keep on top of upcoming projects.

Raena Hawkins, Education Technologist
Riviera Hall Lutheran School
310-375-5528