WORKING WITH DIGITAL NATIVES, K-2Elaine Matheny

Mason County TIS

ematheny@access.k12.wv.us

ElaineMatheny.weebly.com

MY SCHOOL OFNON-READERS

Three hundred students Five kindergarten classes Five first grade classes Four second grade classes Four mobile labs One stationary laptop lab 3 desktop computers in each classroom SMART boards in every classroom

BRAND NEW REQUIREMENT!

In 2013, the elementary teachers and students had to learn and start using a computer log on.

The log on consisted of their initials and birthdate

The password was their 9 digit student ID #

Up to this time all you had to do was press Enter to use a computer in the elementary schools.

It was a BIG adjustment and the TIS’s had to help facilitate it.

I learned some tips in the process…

WHAT WORKED?

Use similar log-ins for various programs

Create color coded log-in cards for students (laminate)

Paint all the keyboards with bright fingernail polish

Practice with paper keyboards in the classroom

Help teachers organize their log-ins

HAVE STUDENTS COLOR A KEYBOARD

http://www.networktechinc.com/images/layout-rackmux-v1x.jpg

Use to practice “typing” name, log in, student ID number, make it a game, race each other, etc.

ANOTHER PAPER KEYBOARD

http://inkubator-teknologi.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/keyboard-PS2.jpg

COLOR CODED LOG IN CARD

ABC12262007

490012345

Student First & Last NameTeacher Name

Kindergarten Sample Card

AR: 490012345abc

Mobymax:

TechSteps:

Splash into Phonics:

Xtramath:

FRONT

BACK

PAINT THE IMPORTANT KEYS

CTRLALTDELESCTABSHIFTENTER

USING THE MOUSE

Paint a blob on the left mouse click button to match the Enter button

Some kindergarteners’ hands are too small to work the big mouse

Teach them to use the laptop touchpad

Use two pointer fingers, one for clicking and one for moving the mouse

PRACTICE WITH THE MOUSE

Perfect for kindergarten:

www.starfall.com Free New common

core activities Bonus with

subscription

MOVING ON TO THE KEYBOARD:

Check out http://www.abcya.com/

Math, Reading, Fun, Spanish

Multiple grade levels Can direct the students or

let them explore Free Unobtrusive ads Covers many basic skills

CREATE INDEPENDENT USERS OF TECHNOLOGY WITH SYMBALOO

Create a Symbaloo with the links you want the students to access.

http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/primarywebsites

Much easier for young students to click on the tiles

STUDENT OR TEACHER LOG-IN CHART (HARD COPY)

2012-2013 Student Computer Log Ins Teacher:

Name:

Computer Log In Username: Password:

Accelerated Reader Username: Password:

Acuity User Name: Password:

http://access.k12.wv.us:1081

Email Address @access.k12.wv.us Password:

Engrade Username: Password:

Mobymax.com Username: Password:

SuccessMaker Username: Password:

Successnet Math Username: Password:

Sumdog Username: Password:

Techsteps Username: Password:

WV Writes Username: Password:

Excel File

Good for older students and teachers to record usernames

Can keep copies in a classroom notebook

Should keep private

MANAGING USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS FOR TEACHERS

Create a Google Document of all your usernames and passwords

Available anywhere Secure since you must log in to access Remember one log-in for Webtop to get to

your Google docs. Can’t lose your “password notebook”

FREE KEYBOARDING OPTIONS

Kindergarten Keyboard Zoo from ABCya Super Hyper Spider Typer

First Grade Super Hyper Spider Typer Dance Mat Typing Typing Club

Second Grade Super Hyper Spider Typer Typing Club (tracks progress)

The Bottom Line:

Third Graders need to be comfortable typing an essay for the Online Writing Assessment.

We have to get them there!

GOOD NEWS THIS YEAR!

Only the kindergarteners have to learn how to log in! Everyone else has had some practice already.

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