Description
A year's-worth of age-appropriate computer lessons--32 multimedia
projects--in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Google Earth,
keyboarding, computer parts, vocabulary, and solving common computer
problems. The unique combination of projects and skills, introduced
according to a proven timetable, morph a student from computer novice to
enthusiast. No other technology learning system has been tested in more
circumstances, with more teacher experience levels, from home schooling
to running a computer lab. You'll find step-by-step lesson plans
enhanced with the most popular internet edutainment sites, examples of
completed work, vocabulary builders and collaborations with classroom
curriculum that meet and exceed ISTE, NCLB and most state elementary
school technology standards--all done by providing a sense of wonder
along the way and achievement at the end. This is part of the six-volume
technology training series for kindergarten through fifth grade. During
these years, students learn hundreds of computer skills while exploring
math, science, literature, grammar, spelling, problem-solving, critical
thinking. See the publisher's website for free downloads and more
details.
Praise and Reviews
I love this series. It shows exactly what to teach, when, so I don't try
to introduce a tech skill too early (without the appropriate
background). There aren't steps for each skill--I contacted the
publisher before buying and I agree with them; there are just too many
differing platforms out there. The important part was keeping tech fun
by introducing only the skills they were ready to learn.
The author often lists free versions of software if the user doesn't
have the suggested version, or you can contact them for ideas. And,
they thought ahead to putting the entire workbook in a three ring
binder, making it easy to remove reproducibles for copying without
ruining the book.
BTW--lots of grading rubrics, samples, and a wonderful list of
kid-friendly websites. If you're a homeschooler, this is a great
resource.