Mid-October Lab Update

Kindergarten
The kindergarten students have been busy learning how to use Early Learning Toolkit. They have now been introduced to all the drawing tools: pencil, line, rectangle, circle, paint bucket, and spray can. They are navigating the tool bar to print independently as well as change program templates. They will continue using the program during center time in their classrooms. Next week, they will begin learning how to use visual mapping program Kidspiration.




First Graders
Any one walking into the lab on Monday would find first graders full of giggles as they used Scholastic's Story Starters to write silly songs, poems, letters, and stories.


Second Graders
With their North American continent study coming to an end, second graders created fact webs in Kidspiration to share interesting facts they have learned the last few weeks.

Third Graders
During their first rotation through the computer lab, third graders used the multimedia authoring tool, MediaBlender, to create slideshows on the scientific method. On day 1, students reviewed the drawing tools they have used in previous years. Next, they learned how to create and edit textboxes to add content. On days 2 and 3, they made slides for each step of the process and learned how to make buttons to connect their slides together. Some students even learned how to add sounds to their slideshows.

Fourth Graders
Fourth graders will begin their second lab rotation on Wednesday. While the first rotation focused on basic skills, their next project will be much more exciting. Students will learn how to create stopmotion animations about current evens using a new program called Frames.