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Microsoft and Primary Students |
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TechnoKids has developed instructional materials that make it simple for primary students to use Microsoft Office. The lesson plans are designed specifically for young children.
- Templates: Technology projects include templates that students use to write books in Word, presentations in PowerPoint, and paint pictures in Paint.
- Custom Toolbars: Custom toolbars automatically load with a template, showing only the tools that students need.
- Sample Files: Sample files give students the "big picture" and act as a source of inspiration.
- Step by Step: Easy to follow instructions are included to help teachers explain to their students how to use the computer. Tips for teaching are included.
Primary students are introduced to Microsoft Office applications by completing activities that are fun! They learn how to use:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
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- Microsoft Paint
- Microsoft Publisher
- Internet Explorer
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Teach Primary Students Technology Skills |
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The activities in the primary technology projects are designed to teach the skills that beginners need to acquire. The skill development is gradual. Each primary technology project focuses on a specific technology skill such as word processing, presentation, graphics, or databases.
To start, students are introduced to a skill. They then practice it to complete a simple task. Review activities are included to help students gain confidence in using their newly acquired skills.
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Learning Objectives
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- open and close a program
- open, close, save and print a file
- locate keys on the keyboard
- understand the function of keyboard keys
- gain fine motor skills to use the mouse
- type, select, and format text
- insert pictures and clip art
- draw and format shapes
- create slides and apply simple animations
- view, add, and filter records in a database
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TechnoAnimal: Create a multimedia report about an animal using step by step PowerPoint lesson plans. Students research an animal and design slides about habitat, appearance, food, young, and threats.
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TechnoArtist: Become digital artists using Microsoft Paint. Study famous artwork for inspiration, and create original interpretations using computer tools. This project sparks imagination and stimulates creativity!
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TechnoAuthor: Primary students have fun with fairy tales. Following detailed lesson plans, they edit, write, and illustrate stories on simple to use, colorful templates designed with a custom toolbar for Microsoft Word.
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TechnoBasics: Preschool children complete fun computer activities using Kid Pix Deluxe 4. They acquire basic skills to become a Computer Whiz.
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TechnoBook: Primary children edit, write, illustrate, and print booklets using colorful Microsoft Word templates. Students apply their skills to write and illustrate a story called All About Me.
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TechnoCelebrate: Explore traditions and celebrations from around the world by studying records in the TechnoCelebrate database. Follow the detailed lesson plans to share a family tradition by adding a record to the database.
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TechnoCity: Create a multimedia report about the community. Produce a presentation using a PowerPoint template designed for beginners.
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TechnoColors: Kindergarten students create artwork using Kid Pix Deluxe 4. Each piece is a celebration of color.
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TechnoCop: Join the TechnoCop Police Academy. After some training, the recruits use the TechnoCop database to solve silly crimes such as the Case of the Cookie Crook and the Blank Screen Bandit.
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TechnoFit: Primary students discover the benefits of good nutrition and regular exercise while learning how to use Microsoft Publisher. Students develop desktop publishing skills as they create a series of publications.
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TechnoLetters: Preschool children use the computer to learn the letters of the alphabet as they explore the fun tools of Kid Pix Deluxe 4.
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TechnoNumbers: Kindergarten and preshool children count, sort, and draw numbers as they create artwork using the fun drawing tools of Kid Pix Deluxe 4.
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TechnoPC: Fun activities introduce elementary students to computers. Designed for beginners, these computer lessons teach about mouse skills, computer parts, input and output, keyboarding, and computer care.
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TechnoShapes: Preschool children complete fun activities using Kid Pix Deluxe 4. They learn about shapes and create unique designs.
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