3/16/2020
Distance Learning has started! Please know we are still working on getting all the bumps and bugs out of our systems being used. If you come across a problem please do not hesitate to your classroom teacher, Mrs. Farewell or me know.
During this time there are many ways to keep your technology skills current and use some fun websites to keep learning.
Please keep checking back for new sites to try!
If you need help accessing any of these systems please email Lisa Fox. lfox@stpx.org
IXL - all students, K-8, have an account. https://www.ixl.com/math/
Tynker, all students 2-8 have an account. This site is great for coding. https://www.tynker.com/
In Grades 5-8 we are working on making a PowerPoint about a student chosen topic with animations, transitions and graphics. They will present these week of 3/2/2020.
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Some of the key concepts and skills we will be working on:
Kindergarten through 4th Grades:
Core concepts:
Digital Citizenship
Sequencing
Loops
Impacts of Computing
Events
Attitudinal goals:
Programming is fun
It’s okay not to get it right the first time
I can solve problems if I keep trying
5th through 8th Grades:
Core concepts:
Sprites
Digital Citizenship
Impacts of Computing
Nested Loops
Functions
Attitudinal goals:
There are often many ways to solve a problem
Reflecting on past problems helps me solve new ones
Programming is creative
In grades 2-8 we are using Tynker to learn more about coding.
In grades Pre-K and Kindergarten we work on signing in on our own, gaining mouse control and getting stronger in our keyboarding skills. We learn how to navigate Word and type our names. We learn more about Math with games.
In grades 1 through 3 we work on keyboarding skills, using MS Word and navigating the internet. We also use a few programs to enhance our learning - IXL, Prodigy and Tynker.
In grades 4 through 8 we use KHAN Academy with the connection to MAP scores to improve Math skills. We also use IXL, Prodigy and Tynker to support Math skills.
In most grades we use the internet to do research and enhance other subject area learning.