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" ' INSERT DISK THREE ' ? But I can only get two in the drive ! "

" ' INSERT DISK THREE ' ? But I can only get two in the drive ! ". Teaching Computers to Elementary Students. Jonathan Moy Pui Tak Center Chicago, IL. The Project. A year-long computer curriculum for elementary school students 1st to 6th grade 45 minute classes on a weekly basis.

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" ' INSERT DISK THREE ' ? But I can only get two in the drive ! "

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  1. " 'INSERT DISK THREE'?But I can only get two in the drive! " Teaching Computers to Elementary Students Jonathan Moy Pui Tak Center Chicago, IL

  2. The Project • A year-long computer curriculum for elementary school students • 1st to 6th grade • 45 minute classes on a weekly basis

  3. The Objective • To provide the students with a general working understanding of the personal computer. • Skills include: • proper navigation of the computer • organization and categorizing • proper storage techniques • input abilities • Internet safety, etiquette, and navigation

  4. The Class • Three main sections • Review of old skills • Introduction of new skill • Reinforcement/ Integration of new skill

  5. A Basic Lesson • Review: Mouse click, mouse dragging • New Skills: Minimize, Maximize, Resize • Reinforcement/Integration: Open up 3 windows and place them so that all windows can be seen at once.

  6. A Basic Lesson (example)

  7. An Advanced Lesson • Review: Email, typing, saving online pictures, attachments, internet navigation • New Skills: None • Reinforcement/Integration: • Students will login to their email accounts. • 1.  Follow the link to a listing of Dunnies:  http://kidrobot.com/content.cfm?section=dunny2.  Choose a Dunny and save its image to the Desktop.3.  Compose an email to me at jonathan.h.moy@gmail.com, and write me a short bio about the Dunny.  Be creative!4.  Don’t forget to attach the Dunny's picture and send it.

  8. An Advanced Lesson (example) “Dear Mr. Moy, This is the dunny I chose. His name is Upchuck. He likes to use people’s credit cards and spend a lot of other people’s money. He eats gasoline and lights matches and sticks them down his throat. It gets very messy but Upchuck thinks it is really fun. He likes lighter fluid but doesn't like water. He always gets explosives for his birthday. He lights his birthday cake and it usually blows up. Sincerely, Daniel (5th grade) and Upchuck”

  9. Notes On Teaching • Understanding foundational principles behind their actions. • Ex. Students and online game sites • Importance of visual learning/demonstration • Use of projector • Demonstration controls independent learning

  10. Additional Notes on Teaching • Critical thinking and skill application • Ex. Copy and Paste, Save • Emphasis on reinforcement

  11. Addit. Notes on Teaching • Encouragement and typing practice • NO typing games • Mental breaks/ Creative activity • Music/Pictures/ Movies/Games/ Holidays

  12. The Final Product • Skills/Knowledge acquired by end of year • Recognition/Care of Computer Components • User Accounts and Passwords • Basic/Advanced use of Paint and Word • Folder Use and Organization, Icon Recognition • Saving, Cut, Copy, Paste Commands, etc • CD/DVD/USB Drive care/use • Internet safety, navigation, search engines • Proper use of email • Proper Typing Skills

  13. “I’ve been teaching my mom how to use the computer.” - Julianna, 1st Grade

  14. Works Cited • Title quote from http://www.gdargaud.net/Humor/QuotesComputer.html • Title picture from http://babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/2008/boy%20computer.jpg • Dunny picture from http://kidrobot.com/content.cfm?section=dunny • All other pictures taken by Jonathan Moy

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