September 3, 2010
My Students: Through video editing software, we brought a new educational process and the power of digital video to our school. It provided our school with an alternative, integrated and …
My Project: The staff of our Elementary School believes that learning in the classroom will have more meaning to the students because classroom activities and subject matter are connected… more»
My Students: Through video editing software, we brought a new educational process and the power of digital video to our school. It provided our school with an alternative, integrated and proactive learning strategy that captured students’ attention by using more than just the normal instructional methods.
Last year my group of students videotaped, and edited a movie production about the administrative procedures found in our Student Handbook and presented it at “Back To School Night” for parents. We had over 20 students participate in the development of this movie. Even students that did not participate directly with this project were excited and wanted to know if they could be involved for the following year. The parents that attended the presentation enjoyed the new format.
Last year several 6th grade classes used videos to create public service messages (Internet Safety, Natural Resource Conservation, and How to Eliminate Bullying.). The videos were used to advance learning objectives across the curriculum. The students worked together to script, videotape and edit these short productions and submitted them for evaluation at the Student Educational Video Awards (SEVA). The student videos made it all the way to the finals.
My Project: The staff of our Elementary School believes that learning in the classroom will have more meaning to the students because classroom activities and subject matter are connected to real-world environments. Video editing will engage students in mastering subject matter as they relate to their communities in the context of the 21st century. We also believe that the video interactive technology has increased student attendance. Several teachers have recounted that students are motivated and they can’t wait to come the next day. The 6th grade teachers looked at attendance during class rotations for their Technology Lab time and they noticed that kids don’t miss school during their rotations. If students are gone, they want to know what they missed when they were out of school.
Video editing can add a whole new dimension to all educational curriculum. By having some external hard drives, we can capture film and use them to edit our films. Right now it has been difficult to save projects since video takes up space on the hard drive. The external hard drives I am requesting will give us an opportunity to work on film. hide»
My students need 3 external hard drives to have our video captured when we are working on our projects.
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Posted by donnerpclab
July 23, 2010
Dear Parents,
This year your child will have the opportunity to use a personal computer (PC) in a computer lab setting.
Curriculum
We will focus on different standards in the computer lab according to grade level. A copy of these standards is available in the computer lab or on our PC lab website. The four main areas of focus will be: (1) basic computer literacy and keyboarding; (2) using the computer as a tool for writing; (3) using the computer for reading, math and problem-solving skills; (4) using the computer as a tool for creativity and multimedia.
Grading Policy
In Computer Education, your child will receive a grade based on academic achievement and completion of grade level computer standards. A student’s grades will be based on quality and timeliness of completed assignments as well as formal and informal tests of computer knowledge.
Lab Expectations
Following directions and hard work are essential to the learning process. The students will be rewarded by such methods as praise, awards, and preferred activity time (PAT). Consequences for misbehavior will be loss of privileges and parental contact.
Students are expected to:
Follow directions, be responsible, and stay on task.
Use the software and hardware appropriately.
Speak and act respectfully.
Parental Involvement
Sincerely,
Mr. Perris
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Posted by donnerpclab
July 19, 2010
Dear Parents,
This year your child will have the opportunity to use a personal computer (PC) in a computer lab setting.
Curriculum
We will focus on different standards in the computer lab according to grade level. A copy of these standards is available in the computer lab or on our PC lab website. The four main areas of focus will be: (1) basic computer literacy and keyboarding; (2) using the computer as a tool for writing; (3) using the computer for reading, math and problem-solving skills; (4) using the computer as a tool for creativity and multimedia.
Grading Policy
In Computer Education, your child will receive a grade based on academic achievement and completion of grade level computer standards. A student’s grades will be based on quality and timeliness of completed assignments as well as formal and informal tests of computer knowledge.
Lab Expectations
Following directions and hard work are essential to the learning process. The students will be rewarded by such methods as praise, awards, and preferred activity time (PAT). Consequences for misbehavior will be loss of privileges and parental contact.
Students are expected to:
Follow directions, be responsible, and stay on task.
Use the software and hardware appropriately.
Speak and act respectfully.
Parental Involvement
If you have a computer at home encourage your child to practice typing using the correct form of keyboarding. Make sure your child is not “pecking away,” but instead keeping their fingers in the proper position. Check our website at http://www.egusd.net/donner/pdf/Computer%20Standards2009-2110%20_5_.pdf for useful computer lab standards. Please check my website for updates.
Sincerely,
Mr. Perris
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Posted by donnerpclab
July 18, 2010
Dear Parents,
This year your child will have the opportunity to use a personal computer (PC) in a computer lab setting.
Curriculum
We will focus on different standards in the computer lab according to grade level. A copy of these standards is available in the computer lab or on our PC lab website. The four main areas of focus will be: (1) basic computer literacy and keyboarding; (2) using the computer as a tool for writing; (3) using the computer for reading, math and problem-solving skills; (4) using the computer as a tool for creativity and multimedia.
Grading Policy
In Computer Education, your child will receive a grade based on academic achievement and completion of grade level computer standards. A student’s grades will be based on quality and timeliness of completed assignments as well as formal and informal tests of computer knowledge.
Lab Expectations
Following directions and hard work are essential to the learning process. The students will be rewarded by such methods as praise, awards, and preferred activity time (PAT). Consequences for misbehavior will be loss of privileges and parental contact.
Students are expected to:
Follow directions, be responsible, and stay on task.
Use the software and hardware appropriately.
Speak and act respectfully.
Parental Involvement
If you have a computer at home encourage your child to practice typing using the correct form of keyboarding. Make sure your child is not “pecking away,” but instead keeping their fingers in the proper position. Check our website at http://www.egusd.net/donner/pdf/Computer%20Standards2009-2110%20_5_.pdf for useful computer lab standards. Please check my website for updates.
Sincerely,
Mr. Perris
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