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Mrs. Gaffney's Keyboarding Program: Enhancing Computer Skills for Kids

Join Mrs. Gaffney’s fun and educational computer class to learn keyboarding, Microsoft Office tools, internet research, and more! Focus on proper techniques, speed, and accuracy. Practice at home and stay safe online with Mrs. Gaffney's guidance. Let's make this year great!

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Mrs. Gaffney's Keyboarding Program: Enhancing Computer Skills for Kids

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  1. WelcomeFamilies To… Mrs. Gaffney’s Computer Class

  2. A Little About Me Mrs. Gaffney • BA in Sociology Ramapo College of NJ • Standard Elementary Certificate K–6 Jersey City University • 15 Years of Computer / IT Experience

  3. Goals of the Computer – Keyboarding Program Classes Once per Week – 30 minutes Tuesdays & Thursdays • Keyboarding Emphasizing Proper Keyboarding Techniques Familiarizing students with letter placement on keyboard Increasing Speed (WPM) and Accuracy • Microsoft Office Tools Word – keyboarding, formatting, document creation PowerPoint – presentation creation, public speaking skills Excel – data entry, formulas, graph and chart creation

  4. Goals of the Computer – Keyboarding Program • Internet Research Webquests • Internet Safety Digital Citizenship, Cyberbullying, Online Safety • PARCC Prep Sample questions, practice with test interface, writing/typing prompts, virtual manipulatives • Partner with Classroom Teachers Support WTSD Curriculum Journeys, Raz-Kids, Study Island, ThinkCentral, Everyday Math

  5. Websites Used in Class Dance Mat Typing (Grades 1, 2 & 3) http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr Typing Web (Grade 3) http://www.typingweb.com/ Typing Ace (Grades 4 & 5) Students are aware of their unique User Name and Password to access the site. http://www.typingace.com/ ABCya(Grades K-5) http://www.abcya.com/

  6. What can you do to help? Practice, Practice, Practice! Encourage proper keyboarding techniques (two hands on keyboard, proper posture, typing from HOME Row) Educational Computer Games Monitor Internet & Social Media Usage If students wish to use their own HEADPHONES from home they can bring them in a Ziploc bag with name on them!

  7. Contact Information Karen Gaffney Email karen.gaffney@woodbridge.k12.nj.us Oak Ridge Heights #21 Website http://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/Domain/16 Mrs. Gaffney’s Teacher Page http://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/Domain/1082

  8. Let’s Have a GREAT Year!!!

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