So where do I begin? I am creating a new blog with the intent that I will log my ideas and get feedback from my followers about what I am doing within my classroom. I welcome comments and hope that you will share and give advice when you have anything to share!
A few things that are happening around here... our district has upgraded our software to Windows 7 over the summer and with that being done, wiped out all programs (paid for and free) for a short while. About 25 percent of my curriculum is to teach my students how to type properly. We paid for Type To Learn software and it still has not yet been delivered. Lucky that I am very resourcesful as I have found many online sites that have drills to teach the proper way to type. This week, we have had many issues with our Internet and our connection status so I have had to revamp again - ever play "Type To Air"? Well, picture students with their hands in the air on the invisible home row and me calling out keys for their fingers to imitate the movement in the air. For example, left ring finger s-x, s-x, left pointer, f-g, f-g and then I realize if you write this all down (on the board) and then look back at the writing...the keyboard creator sure had a sense of humor! I on the other hand, was sweating bullets!
Wow, that certainly is a mess! We upgraded to Windows 7 as well and it has been a similar experience! Glad we are not the only county in this boat =)
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for some fun typing games, check out www.kongregate.com
There are some great resources there on typing games =) Great first blog!