Make your own tennis shoes!

Last year we did a series of rotations in the classroom.  Every 10 minutes students went to the next "station" which would have a video set of instructions or an activity to do.  This rotation was a "fun" way to use technology in everyday life.

Hope your show looks better than mine!

 

http://nikeid.nike.com/nikeid/index.jsp#home

Introduction to Publisher

Introduction to Publisher

Watch the following video to learn more about what publisher can do!

Holiday Wish Lists

Holiday Wish Lists

As part of our Microsoft Word 2010 instruction, students were asked to make a bullet list.  In this case, my students created a "wish list" using the bullet feature in Word.  After completing the list, they were to turn it into a slide show using Pwoerpoint!  Check out the videos below to see how to make one for yourself!

Advanced Students click on the following video after finishing the basic wish list powerpoint!

The very advanced students can click here to learn about animations!

Supermuncher

Supermuncher

How to player and old MECC game called Supermuncher!

This is a good way to practice your reading skills as well as Earth Science because you will need to know what a Mammal is, what insects, reptiles, and  even animals with hooves!

 

This game is only available at out school.  I am not aware of a place where you can purchase it, but you might try looking it up in google.  It has a copyright of 1991!  Good luck.

Kid Pix- for elementary students

Kid Pix

For Elementary Students

Kid Pix is a drawing program that young children grades K-5 enjoy.  It has various academic parts such as letter stamps which work out  great for our younger students. There is also a section for typing using the keyboard. 

Older  students like to use this program during their free time choice at the end of technology class for just plain old drawing and fun!

It is on a CD and can be purchased for about $20-40.

Here it is for  a good price!

or try Amazon.com

Please note that we have the "old version"  called Kid Pix Deluxe, made for Windows 98.

Typing Programs- PAWS In Typing Town

Typing Programs- PAWS In Typing Town

Every student in the United States should know how to type with two hands using a standard QWERTY style keyboard.  The lowest functionable rate of speed in my opinion would be 20-25 words per minute.

I teach elementary as well as middle school level students.

At the elementary level I use a program called PAWS In Typing Town.  It was creted in 1996 and sold by Thompson Learning Company copyrighted by The Cute Company. It is pricey for the average home user but I have had some parents find it for a reasonable price.  Before you consdier buying it new, you might check Ebay.

Check out my videos showing what the program we call "PAWS"  looks like!

A few links:
 McGraw-Hill
Ventura Educational Services

Another video explaining where you might buy it. 

Keep in mind that something similar would work fine as well!

Ebay Overview 101

Over the years a few adults have expressed interest in learning how to sell items on Ebay.  Since my own Aunt  recently asked for some insight, I figured others out there would appreciate this lesson.

Well, you should first understand how it works and eventually work your way up to making a few purchases before you ever attempt to sell.


In this lesson, students of all ages will learn that eBay is one example of a database that can be sorted many ways.  You will learn to search for "fun" things but you won't know how to bid just yet.

My next eBay lesson will be about signing up for an eBay account and Paypal account (younger students need to have their parents handy for that lesson).

Happy Learning!