Getting Started - Computer Issues

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My Top Issues

• Is it another subject?
  • No. Design activities to fit your curriculum.
• Kids know more than I do.
  • Take charge. Use kids as monitors.
• Keyboarding Debate
  • Kids don't have keyboarding skills or
  • Organisational skills for unassisted keyboarding.
• Keyboard Basics
  • 2 hands - no hunt and peck
  • Home keys and reaches
  • Use the Shift key for capitals
  • Moving the cursor around
  • Keyboarding programs Yes or No
• Kids and Layout
  • Type all information first
  • One word/one period = 1 space
  • Don't type in capitals.
  • Do not centre with space bar.
  • Word processors have auto wrap > don't use return key.
  • Beware the Spellchecker.
  • Use serif fonts. Limit to 2-3 fonts.
  • Learn to highlight for layout.
• Print preview.
• Word Processing
  • Plan short sharp activities.
• Software
  • Use 3-4 favourites
• Printers
  • Options - get a 4 color bubblejet
• Time
  • Make a weekly timetable

"The Basics"

• On/Off, Mouse skills, Icons, Start, Keyboard, Shift, Edit (Cut, Copy, Paste), Save, Print

Word Processing

• Develop skills, use templates, limit quantity.

Graphics

• Draw or Paint and Kid Pix

Spreadsheets

• Graphs and tables

Databases

• Information and CD

Internet

• Email, Research and Projects

Code of Conduct

• A necessary precaution > computers, software, disks, viruses, internet

The CSF

KLAs (Key Learning Areas)

• There are 8 KLAs. Integrated Studies and Info Tech cross all these KLAs
• See Information Technology and the CSF ( 8 Charts)

Value Judgment

• All kids must complete the activity

Technology Support Materials

• Information Technology and the CSF (8 Charts)

Using the CSF - Technology

• Technology - Exemplary Materials - Handout
• Technology Course Advice (Primary) late 1997

School Editions of Software

• Extra few dollars - worth the dozens of ideas

Integrated Packages

• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works or Claris Works

Multimedia Package

• Kid Pix Studio (Fine Artist), HyperStudio, ...

Word Processor

• Student Writing Center, Word, ...

Encyclopedias

• Encarta, ...

The Internet

• WimmeraNet - Projects Page

Professional Development

Learn 3 - 4 Programs well

• MS/Claris Works, a word processor, Kid Pix, Encyclopedia

WimmeraNet

• Contact Jenny

SOFWeb

• Web Board Discussions

CAPC

CEGV

LWTI

Navigator School Practicum

• Buninyong PS is closest

Use any support material

• Don't reinvent the wheel

Resources

Colleagues

• Create a network of knowledge

School Editions

• e.g. Kid Pix, Student Writing Center, Carmen, Encarta, (just about any software application)

Help and Tutorials

• Its there, spend some time.

Dummies and Idiots (Books)

• Ballarat Books
• Get up a Display

Macs

• Macs for Dummies
• Macs for Teachers
• Mac Multimedia for Teachers

PCs

• Windows 95 for Dummies
• Easy PCs

Magazines

• MacWorld
• Australian Personal Computer
• Australian PC User - inc. School PC (Excellent)

Useful WWW Sites

WimmeraNet

http://www.wimmeranet.vic.edu.au

SERCT

http://www.serct.schnet.edu.au

CAPC

http://www.serct.schnet.edu.au/capc/capchome.htm

SOFWeb

http://www.sofweb.vic.gov.au

Resources Page

Virtual Classroom

Learning with the Internet

http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/loti/index.htm

CEGV

http://www.srl.rmit.edu.au/cegv/index.htm

MagNet

http://mag-net.educ.monash.edu.au/

Board of Studies

http://www.bos.vic.edu.au

Australian PC User

http://www.schoolpc.acp.com.au

Assessment

Checklists

• Modify Information Technology section of Using the CSF Technology

Technology Process

• Investigate-> Design-> Produce-> Evaluate

Projects

• Templates, work cards, instructions and projects

Samples/Folders

• Use Display/Focus/Proud folders, etc.

Learning Technologies

What's around?

• Networks, laptops, digital cameras, scanners, Real Audio, Real Video, Web Plugins, etc.

Learning Technologies Planning Guide

• Video - Implementing Learning Technologies (Program 1) Getting Started

CEGV

• CEGV Subscription
• (Your Computer Professional Association)
• Computer Education Group of Victoria

  State Wide Services

  Church Street

  RICHMOND

  PH: (03) 9427 9189

  Fax: (03) 9428 0313

CEGV Professional Development

• Brochures

Questions

• Computer Issues
• Show and Tell

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