Mrs. Kistler’s Computer Lab

Welcome Students!

Welcome to Mahoning’s Computer

Lab!· Computers are the way

of the future and we are hoping though weekly classes that your child will feel comfortable using computers.

· They just might teach you a few things.

· The students will learn how to use the computer safely and to the fullest.

Rules for the computer room

· Come in and leave and a mannerly fashion.

· Keep to your own space.· Raise your hand if you need

help.· Have respect for our new

computers.· No picking at the rest pads.· Microphones are disabled.· Noise level - whisper!

• When your computer ask you if you want to print your work you must click NO.

• Only when I tell you - should you be printing.

• If there is something special that you might want for your class work, please ask before printing.

Printing Rules

Goals· To make you feel very comfortable in

using the computers.· To provide a supportive learning

environment.· To have fun while we learn.· To make new friends and discover new

interests.

Class Content· Compass Odyssey is a brand new

online software. I’m hoping all the students will enjoy using this program.

· Second grade on up will be using the typing program “Bernie.”

· We will learn the basics of the Microsoft programs.

Microsoft Word· Compose.· Change font and

color.· Insert pictures.· Check spelling

and grammar.· Save your work.

Power Point· Create a slide.· Learn text and

picture inserts.· Transitions.· Save your Power

Point.

Excel· Briefly describe

how to create a cell.

· Place text.

Compass Odyssey· This is a great program for all the

grades.· The narrator tells you exactly

what to do and follows you through each assignment.

· Compass has the ability to grade the students and this is given to the teachers every marking period. (It is the teacher’s choice how to use these grades)

Bernie

This also is a great typing programfor the elementary. When you complete a level, youget to play a game. But, before you play the game, you must pass that level typing test. The games are all keyboard related.We also use many of the Keyboarding links on our website.

Last but not least,the Internet

Between Mrs. Brownmiller, the Librarian, and myself, we will be teaching you good rules for searching the web. Material that is your grade level. I also will provide you with excellent web sites. There are a lot of great Educational Sites that you could use throughout the year.

Those were all my goals

· I only have you 60 minutes a week, so we will be busy in this room.

· Mahoning is blessed with 12 laptops that the students will take turns using during computer time.

· I love computers and I especially love children so, my job is a JOY!

Let’s Have a Great Year!