RE: computerdisc-l: Keyboarding students

["Patti Flint" <pflint@cableone.net>]

I also use the Paint program a lot.  I'll try to remember Monday to send
out some of the examples I use to get them started.  I try to get them
to design (draw) a computer that a teenager would like to have in their
bedrooms. If I don't send it out the first of the week, someone remind
me.

Patti 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu
[mailto:owner-computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu] On Behalf Of Ginny
Calhoun
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 10:56 AM
To: Angela Hankins
Cc: computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu; gloriagrffn@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: computerdisc-l: Keyboarding students

Every year I have problems with some students excelling at typing while
others are struggling.  After students complete the keyboarding lesson,
and book work assigned, I have enrichment activities in paint,
powerpoint,
or whatever other program we are working in.  Students really enjoy
working in PowerPoint and do not complain about having additional work.

> I have had that same problem -- I teach Keyboarding in the high
school.
> All students complete the daily lesson. I have supplemental typing
> programs such Mavis Beacon.  When the advanced students complete the
day's
> lesson, they go into Mavis Beacon.  Mavis is set up where it tests the
> students typing, then works on weaknesses.
>
>>>> Gloria Griffin <gloriagrffn@yahoo.com> 08/25/05 10:34PM >>>
> I need some help!
> I have some students in my class that can type 40 and 50 words a
minute.
> They took typing last year in the 7th Grade. Those students are mixed
in
> with students that cannot type.  What should I do?  Do you have some
> suggestions?
> Gloria
>
>
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Ginny Calhoun
BMS Computer Discovery Teacher
601-825-5998