In this failed attempt (not our fault!), Marcos and I attempted to make teacher ID cards through an online template. We attempted to copy and paste images and prepare the schoolnname and address. However, technology failed us! Next time!
Using Peter's Online Typing Course, Marcos began to learn the proper position for keyboarding - both body position and hand position. This will take much practice but the program is encouraging and gives immediate feedback on success and progress.
Session Minutes
30
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
It seemed very apparent that Marcos has not had any formal training in keyboarding. It has been on his schedule for the entire school year, I believe, yet he still cannot type just "asdf" with the left fingers without looking at the keys. He has lots of room for growth and development in this skill, but I will say that he seems willing to recognize weakness and meet the challenge.
In this lesson, Marcos used the computer at the library to search for many books that will be part of his language arts curriculum. While he is convinced that proper spelling is of no use because the computer does it for you, he learned today that the incorrect spelling of words makes searches for books titles much more difficult!
Marcos practiced his keyboarding skills by creating a joke book on the computer. He focused on using proper form. Marcos completed keyboarding activities on the internet focusing on speed while typing.
Marcos will write today to construct meaning by interacting with the editor of the school newsletter. He is to complete his article about how geckos use the Van Der Waal force to climb walls. He is to learn the different requirements of a variety of printed materials by using appropriate strategies to increase his two handed typing skills.
Assignment
Complete typing story for school paper
Session Minutes
30
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
Marcos will write today to construct meaning by interacting with the editor of the school newsletter. He is to complete his article about how geckos use the Van Der Waal force to climb walls. He is to learn the different requirements of a variety of printed materials by using appropriate strategies to increase his two handed typing skills. He did a great job today.
