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Teacher Guide -
Student Workbook - Resource Files
Professional
Development
TechnoKids Teacher
Computer Curriculum is a set of technology projects
used by an education organization to offer
professional development to staff.
Each technology
projects has relevant activities for teachers to
help them learn how to use Microsoft applications:
- Microsoft Word: Make a
handout that includes a calendar of events in Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft Excel: Create
an electronic grading book that stores, calculates, and graphs
marks in Microsoft Excel.
- Microsoft PowerPoint:
Make a presentation for an Open House in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Windows Internet Explorer: Acquire effective search strategies for using the
Internet using Windows Internet Explorer.
- Email: Email parents or
colleagues using Hotmail.
- Windows Operating System:
Customize Windows settings to make the computer easier for
children to use.
- Hardware: Learn about
computer parts and their function.
- Technology Integration:
Explore strategies for integrating technology into curriculum.
Choose from eight technology projects:
Each teacher
technology project comes with a teacher guide,
student workbook and customizable resource files.
- assessment tools
- certificate of achievement
- flashcards
- sample files
- templates
TechnoKids Technology Projects are Affordable
TechnoKids teacher
technology projects are great value for your money. You will
receive a teacher guide, student workbook, and
customizable resource files for EACH technology
project. Click on the
links to find out the price of a
Teacher Site License
or
Individual Project Site License.
Microsoft Office
and Windows Lesson Plans
Each technology project has meaningful activities that
use Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft
Excel, Windows Internet Explorer and the Windows
operating system.
Free Teacher Computer Lesson
Plan
Tested by Qualified
Teachers
Choose from eight
teacher
technology projects written
by qualified teachers and tested in the classroom.
Typically teacher technology projects contain seven
sessions that are approximately sixty minutes in
length. Each session, is divided into
mini-assignments.
Free
TechnoKids Teacher Technology Project
Do you want to
download a FREE
TechnoKids Teacher Technology Project?
You can review the Introduction to the
Internet technology
project. Complete the
form to receive a username and password.
Technology
Skills
In this set of
teacher technology projects teachers acquire the
following technology skills:
- send,
receive, and organize email
- store,
calculate, and graph data in a spreadsheet
- identify
parts of the computer and their function
- search the
Internet using effective strategies
- present
information on slides
- customize
Windows operating system settings
- create a
document with pictures, text, and tables
- strategies
for integrating technology into curriculum
TEACHER
TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
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Introduction to
Email: In this
project, educators are introduced to electronic mail or email. Using
the web-based email program Hotmail, they register for an account,
create an address book, send and receive messages, organize folders,
and customize preferences. Connections throughout the learning
activities are made to the teaching profession and effective ways it
can be used to communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
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Introduction to
Excel: In this
project, educators are introduced to the program Microsoft Excel by
producing an electronic grade book that stores grades, calculates
marks, displays the class average, and graphs data. Connections
throughout the learning activities are made to teaching spreadsheets
skills to students.
Version: Office 2000, XP, 2003
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Introduction to
Hardware: In this project, educators learn about hardware. The
introduction includes input, output, and storage devices, as well as
the microprocessor, RAM, ROM, graphics card, and sound card. Upon
completion, educators will have a thorough understanding of each
component of the personal computer.
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Introduction to
the Internet:
In this
project, educators acquire introductory knowledge of the Internet,
fundamental search skills, and methodology for integrating
telecommunication skills into lesson planning.
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Introduction to PowerPoint: In this project,
educators learn how to create a presentation using the multimedia
software Microsoft PowerPoint. This introduction includes slide
layouts, formatting options, and slide show setup techniques.
Throughout the project, an emphasis is placed on using PowerPoint as
an instruction tool.
Version: Office 2000, XP, 2003 |
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Introduction to
Windows:
In this project, educators are introduced to the Windows operating
system. They learn how to navigate within this environment, as well
as how to customize settings, use Windows programs, and setup
accounts. The emphasis is on acquiring skills to create kid-friendly
computers.
Version: Windows XP
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Introduction to
Word: In this project,
educators learn how to create a newsletter using the word processing
software Microsoft Word. This introduction includes font formatting
techniques, picture arrangement, table design, and page setup.
Throughout the project, connections are made to teacher practice and
student learning.
Version: Office XP, 2003
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Technology
Integration: In this
project, educators learn how to integrate Information and
Communication Technology into their teaching practice. Topics
discussed include the impact of ICT on education, planning learning
activities that include ICT, solving problems associated with ICT,
and customizing ICT to meet student needs.
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Computer Lesson Plans
Teacher
Technology Projects by TechnoKids:
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Introduction to Email:
Use Hotmail to send, receive, and organize email.
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Introduction to Excel:
Produce a grade book that stores grades, calculates marks,
displays class average, and graphs data.
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Introduction to
Hardware:
Learn about input, output, and storage devices, as well as
the microprocessor, RAM, ROM, graphics card, and sound card.
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Introduction to
Internet: Acquire search strategies when using the
Internet.
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Introduction to PowerPoint:
Create a presentation. Learn how to use slide layouts,
format text, and slide show setup techniques.
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Introduction to Windows:
Customize the operating system settings to create
kid-friendly computers.
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Introduction to Word:
Write a newsletter. Learn how to format text, arrange
pictures, organize a table, and setup a page.
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Technology Integration:
Integrate technology into
curriculum. Topics include the impact of ICT on education, planning
learning activities that include ICT, solving problems associated with ICT,
and customizing ICT to meet student needs.
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