Mrs. Spuzy's Computer Lab

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What students are learning in the Pinewood Computer Lab.

Students at Pinewood School use the computer lab in many different ways. The following are some examples of how technology is being used here at Pinewood.

Research- Students have access to "kid safe search engines" that help them gather information for reports or class projects.

Keyboarding- Pinewood students are using a  program called Type to learn 3. This program teaches and reinforces proper typing techniques that will last a lifetime.

Word Processing - Students use Microsoft Word to type reports, or writing pieces they have created. Classes learn how to save work in their teacher's folder, and how to retrieve work they have saved. They learn how to insert clip art or images from files on the public drive. These can be used for reports and research projects.

Ed Video - Students can watch videos on numerous subject areas that enhance learning by giving the students a visual guide to the topic they are studying.

PowerPoint presentations- PowerPoint allows students to do a hypermedia presentation using technology at its best. Students can really bring a report or research project to life with PowerPoint!!

Publisher- Students can create many different publications within Publisher. A few examples are cards, and  flyers to announce class projects or school events. Newsletters are also a fun project we create with this program.

Math sites- There are numerous sites that enhance math strategies and principles. Students can use these sites in preparation for state exams or to reinforce skills learned in class.

Weather-The fifth grade is using technology to track and report weather. With the help of their teacher's, students are using a weather tracking station located on the rooftop of Pinewood. Students obtain real-time weather data and learn to make weather predictions based on current data. AWS Weather Bug Achieve is our partner company that archives our data.