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Fun with Fonts
Are you looking for a quick language arts activity your students can do in one or two class periods in the computer lab? Why not have fun with fonts? Have your students create a picture using words. This activity is … Continue reading
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Tagged language, microsoft office, powerpoint, teaching ideas
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Office 2013 PowerPoint Transitions are Fantastic
Office 2013 has added many new transitions that make using PowerPoint FUN! What is a transition? A transition is an action that occurs between slides, when changing from one to another. Why use a transition? Transitions are more than just … Continue reading
Students Need to be Proficient Microsoft Office Users
People sometimes ask me, “Why does TechnoKids write for Microsoft Office? Why don’t you create materials for Open Office or Google Apps?” I always reply, “Because that is what is used in the workplace and schools are designed to prepare … Continue reading
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Tagged google apps, microsoft office, open office, web 2.0 tools
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Celebrate Success!
I love to celebrate learning. We just held our Environmental Conference as the final lesson in the TechnoEnvironment technology project. It was such fun! At our Environmental Conference students assumed the role of environmental scientists, working for the TechnoSuzuki Foundation. … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged computer education, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
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Where is the Content? Razzle Dazzle and Computers
Razzle dazzle! Kids love it! They can spend an entire class period making their WordArt, text boxes, pictures, and shapes look amazing. But where is the content? I am nearing the end of the TechnoEnvironment unit. I was away last … Continue reading
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Tagged computer education, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
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Flexibility is the Key to Success in the Computer Lab
Okay, so things didn’t go as planned! The schedule looked perfect on paper…but then reality struck, so changes had to be made to the schedule. This is not a bad thing, it is a good thing. When teaching it is … Continue reading
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Tagged computer education, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
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The Struggle to Have Students be Their Personal Best
Wow! What a challenging class. Today the students were VERY loud and lacked focus. Throughout the class period, it was a constant challenge to get high-quality work. Today, the class completed their Help Wanted environmental posters as part of the … Continue reading
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Tagged classroom management, computer education, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
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Direct Instruction and Computer Education
There are many different instructional methods you can use in the computer lab. The approach you use depends on the topic of the lesson, learning objectives, time, or personal preference. In today’s lesson for TechnoEnvironment I decided to use direct … Continue reading
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Tagged computer education, instructional approach, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
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Establish an Authentic Audience for Technology Projects
Create a meaningful learning experience. Do not have your students create technology projects only for you. Instead, establish an authentic audience. An authentic audience is a real group of people that will view the work, such as other students, parents, … Continue reading
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Tagged computer education, instructional approach, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
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Guided Discovery and Computer Education
Guided discovery is an instructional approach you can use in your computer education classes to have students explore program features. It is an excellent way to introduce a new program. Students like to “click around”. Why not give them the … Continue reading
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Tagged computer education, instructional approach, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
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