The Computer Room

The Computer (Technology) Component:

In the beginning of the school year, the third and fourth grade students are taught to use Microsoft PowerPoint. The students learn to manipulate text, create animation effects, and to insert sound and video into their presentations. The students also learn to search the Internet to find content appropriate sound files to enhance their presentations.

 

• Week 1: Introduce Microsoft PowerPoint, start up box and tool bars.
• Week 2: Start blank presentation.
• Week 3: Design title slide. A story board will be used.
• Week 4: Choose design. Animate first slide.
• Week 5: Create second slide. Begin adding text.
• Week 6: Picture will be inserted.
• Week 7: Animations and sound will be added.
• Week 8: Video will be added.
• Weeks 9-16: Remaining slides will be created and animated. A technology rubric is used to assess PowerPoint presentations. A public speaking rubric is used to assess the children presenting their PowerPoint presentations.

Part 2: The Computer Component Objective:

The objective of the computer department is to teach the children Microsoft PowerPoint using something that the children themselves created (their artwork from art class), thus making it a more relevant and meaningful learning experience. The computer teacher takes the information provided by the art department and has the children create their own visually pleasing PowerPoint slide presentations.