TechnologyAlthough St. Edward School does not currently have a designated technology instructor, we feel it is important that all age levels become competent in their skills on the computer. Here are some suggestions for what you can do at home with your child to increase their tech-savvy skills.
Kindergarten Technology: - Log on and off of computer - How to use the keyboard and mouse - How to navigate through the Internet - Internet Safety 1st Grade Technology: - Use Internet effectively - Learn how to conduct research on the Internet - Microsoft Word -Type 5 WPM (Typing Lessons) - Knowledge of the inner workings of the computer/internet 2nd Grade Technology: - Keyboard memorization - Effective use of internet (research) - Type 5-10 WPM (Typing Lessons) - Internet Safety - Knowledge of the inner workings of the computer/internet 3rd Grade Technology: - Keyboarding Skills -Type 10 WPM - Microsoft Word - PowerPoint - Finding credible sources on the Internet - Knowledge of the inner workings of the computer/internet 4th Grade Technology: - Keyboarding Skills - Credible sources on the internet - Microsoft Word - PowerPoint -Type 20-25 WPM 5th Grade Technology: -Keyboarding -Type 25-30 WPM -Microsoft Word -PowerPoint - Publisher - Excel - Programming Basics 6th Grade Technology: -Keyboarding -Type 30-35 WPM -Microsoft Word - PowerPoint - Publisher - Excel - Programming Basics 7th Grade Technology: -Keyboarding -Type 40-45 WPM -Microsoft Word - PowerPoint - Publisher - Excel - Programming Basics 8th Grade Technology: -Keyboarding -Type 40-45 WPM -Microsoft Word -PowerPoint - Publisher - Excel - Programming Basics Helpful Websites Pre-K through 2nd www.abcya.com www.cookie.com www.funbrain.com www.gamequarium.com 3rd through 8th www.freetypinggame.net www.funbrain.com www.funtotype.com www.coolmathgames.com www.code.org |
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