We have had a great couple of months in the Computer Lab. Here is just a sample of projects we have done and those that are ongoing:

 Grade K:

Still working on our Alphabet Book using KidPix

 Grade 1:

We are currently writing about ourselves using Kidspiration

Getting ready to diagram about Animal Habitats also using Kidspiration

During March we wrote and drew about Leprechauns using the website ArtPad

Grade 2:

We are currently working with the Weather Channel website to keep track of data on an April Weather Calendar. We will be graphing this data using Excel at the end of April.

We researched and took notes about dinosaurs using Zoom Dinosaurs during March

We wrote about Leprechauns and drew Easter eggs in March using ArtPad

Grade 3:

We are working with MS Word and have written about Flat Stanley, copied and pasted pictures from the website.

We are practicing using the Picture Toolbar in MS Word and will be making a chart at the end of April.

We used ArtPad to write about Leprechauns in March.

 Grade 4-8:

We worked with Photo Story and digital photos to create a Photo Story of the students using 5 edited photos. the students incorporated Music into this presentation. We finally showed them to the class.

We are currently working on finding photos to write about the different counties in Wisconsin.

 Grade 6-7:

We did research on the Top Stories of 2007 using Reuters, CNN, Time Magazine and National Geographic. Students chose 3 that they thought were most important and interesting and wrote about them.

Grade 8:

Students are currently researching Going Green from a variety of websites. They are posting their ideas for Green Living at home, work and school on our Class Blog...check them out.

http://stpaul.edublogs.org/

     We have also worked with Print Shop to make Valentines; logged onto the Papal Visit website and practiced our keyboarding skills....just to name a few. Fourth Quarter will be dedicated to Power Point in grades 4-8; as well as keyboarding proficiency. I have seen students grow in many areas this year. At the end of each year I ask students to reflect on their year in the computer lab and assess their skills. I use these evaluations to help me plan for the next year and see what area I need to emphasize more. Based on last year's evaluations, I have put more emphasis this year on working with pictures. All students have made great progress and they have done wonderful work.

As always I enjoy working with them...I always learn a lot.....I know they do too.

Keep checking on our class website for updates on our curriculum.

http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/psteiner/

Patty Steiner