Carrie Power
McMurray Computers
Technology Responsibility Contract - please have parent(s) sign and turn in as soon as possible:
Technology Responsibility Contract.pdf
Computers
We are running Windows 7 and have a couple of Apple computers available as well. 6th graders will have computers during the 1st semester and 7th graders during the second semester. Feel free to browse the links to the left and get more information.
Homework: Generally, students will not have homework in this class, but if students are absent they may need to do some makeup work. The computer lab is open after school from 2:35-3:10 on Tuesday and Thursdays. If these times don't work for you see Ms. Power o to make other arrangements.
My e-mail address is .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you need to contact me.
Links
Origami folding video
Origami
HTML resources
w3 schools
Lissa Explains
Webmonkey
Image resources for HTML - remember to credit your sources!
Burningwell
Freefoto
Pics4learning
Free stock photos
Image after
NASA
Free Photos SE
Training Reference
WP clipart
Citing Sources
Citation machine
Sound resources: (remember to cite your source)
Amazing sounds
Soungle
Google Earth Trip - Watch the video below on how to make placemarks:
King County Library http://www.kcls.org/
Metric Converter Metric Conversions
Computer History Museum http://www.computerhistory.org/
Want to see what websites looked like a long time ago??? Archive.org
Citation Machine (link for citing sources) http://citationmachine.net
Transferring files from home to school If you are using e-mail, USB drives, or other devices to transfer files from home to school there are sometimes compatability issues with various programs and versions. Take a look at this link transferring documents successfully
Reading Buddies
Computer classes read and create stories for Chautauqua students. First, the 7th grade computer classes read samples of children’s literature and discuss the components (setting, characters, conflict, etc.) and types of stories (rhyming, legend, humor, etc.). Then, they are partnered with a primary student (usually 1st grade) and we go to CES and read regular books with our reading buddies. Next, McMurray students create an original interactive children’s story with PowerPoint. They learn some advanced skills such as importing recorded sound effects and creating their own animation. Finally, the primary classes are invited to McMurray to read the stories on the computer with their reading buddy. This has been a very successful project in generating enthusiasm for reading and writing, learning from cross-age peers, and establishing relationships between CES and McMurray students.
