The students will be practicing their Spelling Words by creating a word cloud using Wordle. In this project the students will be practicing their keyboarding skills, practice using the enter key, learning about fonts, and having some fun with their spelling words.
Typing is an important skill, so today I'm going to introduce you to a typing tutor called Dance Mat Typing. This is a web application, so you can access it from home and continue practicing.
Did you know that there are "Computers Everywhere"? Computers don't have to look like a desktop computer or laptop. It could be an iPad, iPod, iPhone, or gaming system like a Playstation 3 or Wii. Some computers have specialized functions like a digital alarm clock or remote control car. Others are general purpose like a laptop or iPad. Today we'll be talking about the four things that make a computer, a computer. A computer must have:
Input – There has to be a way to get information IN to the computer. It’s the way you talk to a computer. The standard input devices for a PC are the keyboard and mouse Output – There has to be a way for the computer to get information back OUT. It’s the way the computer talks to you. The standard output devices for a PC are the monitor and speaker. Processing - The computer has to be able to do something with the information. For example you can ask the computer to add 2+2 and it will process the information to get 4. Storage - The computer has to be able to remember things. An example is the ability for the computer to remember a document you created or the score from a game you're playing. |
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