Hello Parents,
For those of you who are leaving for other adventures next year, thanks for a wonderful year and have a great summer!
For those of you who are returning, I will keep typing accounts active so this will be a great time for your child to practice their typing skills. I strongly urge you to download the TTL4 so that I can keep a WPM count on your child. The directions can be found in the documents section of your child's teacher's website. If not, please email me for a copy. The benchmark for 5th graders is 30 WPM. Keep that number in mind as you see their WPM in whatever typing program you are using. Again I stress to use TTL4 so that I can keep a continuing record of their WPM.
Have a wonderful summer and I'll see you next year!
Rasha Sachdeva
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Final Days!
Hello Families,
I can't believe the school year is almost over. I've had a wonderful year and it was such a pleasure teaching each child.
I wanted to remind you all if you have not downloaded the TTL4 typing program, please do. The school purchased the program for you so that your child may continue their typing practice at home. If your child is returning next year, their account will remain active through the summer so that they can continue their practice by the pool! If you need directions to download, please email me or see your child's teacher's website for instructions.
This month grades have started new projects and are continuing to wrap up others.
Our Kindergartners have been busy experimenting with the SmartBoard and have been exploring the MS Paint program along with typing practice using Type to Learn Jr. I found that many Kindergartners were not ready for the TTL4 program as it requires longer concentration on various activities. Nevertheless, the program is available for them and some have started using it rather than the Jr. program.
First graders have been getting familiar with Kidspiration to help them organize their thoughts and ideas in a more visual manner. They are currently creating webs that describe who they are. It's fascinating to see their creativity come alive with this program. All First graders are using the TTL4 typing program. Again many of them have taken advantage of the download and are typing at home as well.
Second graders are continuing with their web designing and are completing several pages already on their chosen topics. They love to explore with the various tools and to experiment with the link button.
Third graders are completing the SimSafari program and many have already gotten to the 5 stars and have successfully created a profitable business. Ask your child how far they have gotten. For those who have not yet gotten the 5 stars, nevertheless are enjoying the challenge and learning quite a lot from the process.
Fourth graders have completed blue prints of their website and have started designing the pages and getting very familiar with the hyperlink editor. Please note that the websites they create will not be 'published' on the internet. The sites are just for the classroom only and for their peers to see. The students here have really taken off with the TTL4 program. Many Fourth graders are already typing at the 6th grade level. Again these are the students who have downloaded the program and are getting that extra practice at home.
Fifth graders are continuing with the Crazy Machines science software. The students are really taking off with the various experiments, some very challenging, and are learning to help one another get over hurdles. I love to see team work! In the next week or so we will be discussing the topic of netiquette rules. With the increased online activity, students should be aware of certain rules because how and when they write can convey a lot about themselves.
As usual if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Take care,
Rasha Sachdeva
I can't believe the school year is almost over. I've had a wonderful year and it was such a pleasure teaching each child.
I wanted to remind you all if you have not downloaded the TTL4 typing program, please do. The school purchased the program for you so that your child may continue their typing practice at home. If your child is returning next year, their account will remain active through the summer so that they can continue their practice by the pool! If you need directions to download, please email me or see your child's teacher's website for instructions.
This month grades have started new projects and are continuing to wrap up others.
Our Kindergartners have been busy experimenting with the SmartBoard and have been exploring the MS Paint program along with typing practice using Type to Learn Jr. I found that many Kindergartners were not ready for the TTL4 program as it requires longer concentration on various activities. Nevertheless, the program is available for them and some have started using it rather than the Jr. program.
First graders have been getting familiar with Kidspiration to help them organize their thoughts and ideas in a more visual manner. They are currently creating webs that describe who they are. It's fascinating to see their creativity come alive with this program. All First graders are using the TTL4 typing program. Again many of them have taken advantage of the download and are typing at home as well.
Second graders are continuing with their web designing and are completing several pages already on their chosen topics. They love to explore with the various tools and to experiment with the link button.
Third graders are completing the SimSafari program and many have already gotten to the 5 stars and have successfully created a profitable business. Ask your child how far they have gotten. For those who have not yet gotten the 5 stars, nevertheless are enjoying the challenge and learning quite a lot from the process.
Fourth graders have completed blue prints of their website and have started designing the pages and getting very familiar with the hyperlink editor. Please note that the websites they create will not be 'published' on the internet. The sites are just for the classroom only and for their peers to see. The students here have really taken off with the TTL4 program. Many Fourth graders are already typing at the 6th grade level. Again these are the students who have downloaded the program and are getting that extra practice at home.
Fifth graders are continuing with the Crazy Machines science software. The students are really taking off with the various experiments, some very challenging, and are learning to help one another get over hurdles. I love to see team work! In the next week or so we will be discussing the topic of netiquette rules. With the increased online activity, students should be aware of certain rules because how and when they write can convey a lot about themselves.
As usual if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Take care,
Rasha Sachdeva
Monday, April 26, 2010
Lab Update with Typing Info!
Hello,
I wanted to make sure you knew that I will be keeping all typing accounts active through the summer for those continuing at OWS or Vista. The summer will be a great opportunity to finish the current grade level typing so that when they arrive back, they will be starting with their new grade level. If in the summer, your child finished the level (all 34 lessons), please send me an email and I can make the change then to their new grade level.
Those of you who have not yet downloaded the typing program, I strongly encourage you so that your child can use a consistent program at school and at home to track their goals and accuracy. The directions can be found on your child's teacher's website.
K-5 have been busy as usual here in the lab.
Fourth and Fifth graders got a refresher course on how to manage their files on the server. Keeping folders organized on the computer is just as important as keeping them organized in their physical binder!
Fifth graders are delving into a science software which supplements what they have learned in their science unit. The software lets them solve and create experiments involving rotation of gears, pushing levers and using pulleys. There are over 100 experiments that they need to solve plus 200 challenge ones! You should see them go at it in the lab. It's like a room full of scientists!
Fourth graders are busy with their step by step process of designing their own web page. They have just completed their blue print and are ready to start designing. They each came up with great topics.
Third graders were introduced to what a simulation software is and how one works. They are currently working on a sim that involves running a successful safari. They need to make important decisions on what animals they need, how to set up a camp for tourist and how to hire local villagers to help run the safari. They started with a specific budget and must use that to create their business. It's always amazing to see how they spend their money!
Second graders are continuing with their web page designing as well. They have completed their home and author pages and are adding more detailed pages about their topic. My Second graders alternate between this web project and typing lessons.
First graders are learning Kidspiration software. They are currently working on pre-selected activities such as dragging symbols to matching letters and shapes. They are also learning about the various tools the program has to offer such as symbols, shapes, texting and recording.
Kindergartners are busy making beautiful art work using the MS Paint program. They have learned to use pencils, paintbrushes, fill bucket, spray paint, change colors, erase and adding text. They are currently using the program to create a family portrait.
As usual, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to stop by or email. Take care.
Rasha Sachdeva
I wanted to make sure you knew that I will be keeping all typing accounts active through the summer for those continuing at OWS or Vista. The summer will be a great opportunity to finish the current grade level typing so that when they arrive back, they will be starting with their new grade level. If in the summer, your child finished the level (all 34 lessons), please send me an email and I can make the change then to their new grade level.
Those of you who have not yet downloaded the typing program, I strongly encourage you so that your child can use a consistent program at school and at home to track their goals and accuracy. The directions can be found on your child's teacher's website.
K-5 have been busy as usual here in the lab.
Fourth and Fifth graders got a refresher course on how to manage their files on the server. Keeping folders organized on the computer is just as important as keeping them organized in their physical binder!
Fifth graders are delving into a science software which supplements what they have learned in their science unit. The software lets them solve and create experiments involving rotation of gears, pushing levers and using pulleys. There are over 100 experiments that they need to solve plus 200 challenge ones! You should see them go at it in the lab. It's like a room full of scientists!
Fourth graders are busy with their step by step process of designing their own web page. They have just completed their blue print and are ready to start designing. They each came up with great topics.
Third graders were introduced to what a simulation software is and how one works. They are currently working on a sim that involves running a successful safari. They need to make important decisions on what animals they need, how to set up a camp for tourist and how to hire local villagers to help run the safari. They started with a specific budget and must use that to create their business. It's always amazing to see how they spend their money!
Second graders are continuing with their web page designing as well. They have completed their home and author pages and are adding more detailed pages about their topic. My Second graders alternate between this web project and typing lessons.
First graders are learning Kidspiration software. They are currently working on pre-selected activities such as dragging symbols to matching letters and shapes. They are also learning about the various tools the program has to offer such as symbols, shapes, texting and recording.
Kindergartners are busy making beautiful art work using the MS Paint program. They have learned to use pencils, paintbrushes, fill bucket, spray paint, change colors, erase and adding text. They are currently using the program to create a family portrait.
As usual, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to stop by or email. Take care.
Rasha Sachdeva
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