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Elementary Computer Lab Syllabus

 Welcome to the brand new school year at TH Rogers! I am looking forward to an excellent year with our amazing students!

 The computer lab experience is that of creativity. The projects the students will complete will support the learning that takes place not only in their classroom but also in their daily lives. I firmly believe the Chinese proverb, I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. In order to accomplish this, students will participate in a wide range of hands on project-based activities throughout the school year.

Contact Information

Email - awilkin3@houstonisd.org                 Website - http://www.houstonisd.org/rogersms/awilkins

Learning Goals:

Keyboarding: 1^st-5^th grade students participate in our typing software to boost skills. Our school uses Typing Agent to support the learning. Students may access this program at home for continue practice outside of the classroom.

 

Kindergarten and First grade students concentrate on acquiring beginning technology skills with a strong focus on developing mouse, typing, and word processing skills. Students will learn how to create and edit documents in Microsoft Word.

 

Second graders will utilize their foundation in typing and word processing to expand into more diverse skillsets including internet research, letter writing, and continue their development of word processing and typing proficiency.

 

Third graders will be involved in slide show presentations and a variety of research using Microsoft PowerPoint While continuing to build their keyboarding skills. Students will also develop skills in graphic and photo editing, narrated slideshows, word processing, typing and emerging technologies.

 

Fourth graders will work in Microsoft Excel to create budgets while learning skills such as creating formulas, graphs and digital images to enhance and create professional presentations. In addition, students work to increase their keyboard skills and words per minute to adequately prepare them for middle school.

 

Fifth graders will be involved in learning block coding with project-based learning in CS First. Students will also develop skills in graphic and photo editing, narrated slideshows, and digital project design with various Adobe products.

 

Classroom Expectations

• Be on time for class with all materials needed
• Raise your hand to share ideas respectfully
• Always follow lab rules
• No food or water bottles in the lab
• Follow the school rules and honesty policy

 

Grading Policy

Assessments & Projects    30%                 Classwork    70%       

 

Late Work – Students are given ample time to complete all projects within the class periods so no late work will be accepted. To accommodate absences and other issues that may arise, extra time during the grading period will be planned to ensure the students can complete the work assigned.

 

Restroom and Water Policy

During computer class we are significantly limited on time to complete projects and typing lessons. For this reason, I highly encourage students to use the restroom and get water before class. However, I understand that sometimes students will have extenuating circumstances, so they are allowed to go one at a time after directions are given. As always, if emergencies arise accommodations are made.

 

At Home Practice

Please encourage your student to use the following resources to practice and build new skills during their free time.

 

• Typing Agent: https://rogers.typingagent.com

Students use this site regularly in the classroom to improve keyboarding skills. Username and Password are the same. Students can login using a capital S and their student ID number. EX: S1234567

 

• Ms. Wilkins’ Page: www.protpage.com/awilkin

I created this page as a safe way for students to play while learning valuable technology and classroom skills. In addition, instructional videos are available for every skill the students are taught in class.