Wednesday afternoon computer period was so successful and the students worked so hard I gave them the opportunity to have a second computer period after music. We are working with Power Point to bring in art from other graphic programs to tell a simple short story. I am trying to show them how to use programs like Power Point in not traditional Power Point ways so they will develop creative ways of using programs beyond what they are intended for. Their story is not as important as learning the skills to move images from one format to another. That said, the stories were entertaining and delightful.
Those students who finished their stories went to the website www.freerice.com where they answered questions in Math, Socials and English grammar and usage. Every time the students answered a question right 10 grains of rice are donated to a third world country.
The mini books are making the students into very perceptive authors. I am enjoying watch them expand their skills into the new media available on the computers. Next week the windows will be replaced in our class so we will move our class to the library for the installation. It will be great to have the computers and smart board available all day long.
Take care all see you Friday. Study your spelling.
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