1. Mrs. Gaffney’s Computer Class

2. BA in Sociology- Ramapo College of NJ Standard Elementary Certificate K–6 Jersey City University 15 Years of Computer / IT Experience 2014-2015 Governor’s Educational Services Professional Teacher of the Year

3. 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.  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. new iPad Airs for student use! Will be utilized in Computer Class as well as by the classroom teachers Tool to create digital projects and support the classroom curriculum with related Apps.

6. 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 can bring their own HEADPHONES from home it would be greatly appreciated! They can bring them in a Ziploc bag with their name on them!

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

8. Here’ s to a Grea t Year!