1. © Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. www.keyboardtownpals.com 1 Mrs. Gaffney’s Computer Class

2. © Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. www.keyboardtownpals.com 2 A Little About Me Mrs. Gaffney  BA in Sociology Ramapo College of NJ  Standard Elementary Certificate K–6 Jersey City University  15 Years of Computer / IT Experience

3. © Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. www.keyboardtownpals.com 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. © Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. www.keyboardtownpals.com 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. © Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. www.keyboardtownpals.com 5 Dance Mat Typing (Grades 1, 2 & 3) http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr Typing Web (Grade 3) http://www.typingweb.com/ Typing Ace (Grades 4 & 5) Students are aware of their unique User Name and Password to access the site. http://www.typingace.com/ ABCya (Grades K-5) http://www.abcya.com/

6. © Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. www.keyboardtownpals.com 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 wish to use their own HEADPHONES from home they can bring them in a Ziploc bag with name on them!

7. © Keyboard Town PALS, LLC 2009 All Rights Reserved. www.keyboardtownpals.com 7 Karen Gaffney Email karen.gaffney@woodbridge.k12.nj.us Oak Ridge Heights #21 Website http://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/Domain/16 Mrs. Gaffney’s Teacher Page http://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/Domain/1082

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