Technology Integration Activities/Strategies to Support CSIP

Teach keyboarding skills to support student literacy.

Using technology resources for writing is becoming essential in today's world. Writing centers can be set up with virtually any computer; Alphasmarts can be used for daily writing activities; and computer labs can be accessed for student writing projects. A student's ability to efficiently type text for class projects will greatly improve with teacher-directed keyboarding instructions.

Technology Tools |General Ideas | Student Samples/Templates | Professional Development | Other Resources

Technology Tools
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  • Computer Center, Computer Lab, Mobile Lab, or Alphasmarts
  • Keyboard Chatter, a collection of 20 lessons designed for 3rd grade.
  • Keyboard Craze, a collection of 20 lessons designed for 4th grade.
  • Keyboarding for Kids (KBK), a software program and keyboarding book designed for 5th and 6th grades.

General Ideas for reinforcing keyboarding skills:

Reading/Language Arts Science Math Social Studies
  • Use AlphaSmarts during Writing Workshop.
  • Use computer lab time to practice vocabulary words, spelling words, and high frequency words.
  • Include the AlphaSmarts and practice paragraphs as centers.
  • Type science log using AlphaSmarts.
  • Use computer lab time to practice vocabulary words.
  • Encourage correct techniques when students are completing projects.
  • Keep math journal on AlphaSmarts.
  • Type problems on AlphaSmarts or computer labs and trade computers to type answers.
  • Use computer lab time to practice vocabulary words.
  • Encourage correct techniques when students are completing projects.

 

Student Samples/Templates

Professional Development

  • Online learning.
  • Keyboarding Inservice
  • Using AlphaSmarts in the Classroom
  • Mobile Lab Training

Keyboarding Resources Online

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