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Learn Typing and Computer Skills for Elementary School
Choreography by Rae
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In this 6 week course students will learn to type using two hands in addition to learning basic computer skills.
Class Experience
In this 6-week typing & computer literacy course, students work on: typing with two hands, how to use a mouse, how to copy and paste, how to save a file. This class is designed to help students learn to type with confidence without looking at the keyboard or resorting to typing one finger at a time. Students will learn to type based on what they see, hear, and think. Each class is gamified. Using a combination of teacher directed activities and typing software, this class makes learning to...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Getting Started with Computer Skills and TypingStudents will learn how to use Zoom features, navigate web pages, and begin working on proper finger placement for typing.Week 2Lesson 2Practice Typing & Common Keyboard ShortcutsStudents will practice typing and practice mouse click skills. They will also learn some common keyboard shortcuts.Week 3Lesson 3Practice TypingStudents will practice typing and play a typing game at the end of class if time permits.Week 4Lesson 4Practice Typing & Online SafetyStudents will practice typing and play a typing game at the end of class if time permits. Students will also participate in a short Nearpod activity that covers online safety (understanding what not to share on social media).Week 5Lesson 5Practice Typing What we Think & Exploring FontsStudents will learn how take their typing skills off of the Typing.com platform and begin to type what they think. They will explore fonts and different formatting techniques.Week 6Lesson 6Practice Typing, Safety, Computer SkillsStudents will work on an assigned project where they will type what they think, use formatting, and keyboard shortcuts. Students will also learn how to download and upload files, navigate the between pages, and receive tips on how to avoid getting a computer virus.
- Develop a solid understanding of the computer keyboard QWERTY Layout (English- United States).
- Improve typing speed
- Improve Confidence with basic computer skills (opening files, closing tabs, keyboard shortcuts)
- Build online safety awareness
Ms. Rae has been creating original academic curriculum for kids for over a decade. All teachers leading this course are required to have solid training in our writing curriculum in addition to our computer literacy curriculum.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students will see the best results if they practice for 10 minutes a day 5 days a week outside of class.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: 1 after class completionDetails: Informal assessment of student's typing speed is conducted throughout the course and a certification of completion is issued at the end.
A laptop or computer with a standard American keyboard (computer keyboard QWERTY Layout English- United States). A computer mouse.** If your device does not have a mouse, please let us know so we can be prepared with tips on how to use the laptop scroll pad to complete the same functions.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Day 1 preparation: Before class, Please adjust your computer settings so that your child can screen share in class. For students age 7 to 8, please have an adult available if needed for any tech issues. It can be disruptive to the learning environment when we experience delays related to a learner's inability to get assistance on the first day. Generally after day 1, the students are fine navigating the online platform on their own. Typing is a skill that is developed by repeated practice. Four out of six classes are primarily students typing and getting to the know the keyboard. It can feel boring and while typing games can make things more fun, the games do not replace memorizing the keys. Students who do the homework generally see the greatest benefit from this class. Typing.com does not capture student personal identifying information. Online accounts are set up by the instructor and only include the student's name. No personal email address is required. This class also uses Google Docs. Parents do not have to any special accounts for the student. No personal identifying information for the student is required. The teacher will distribute a link in class. Nearpod does not capture student personal identifying information. An online account is set up by the instructor and the student can create any name they want.
Joined March, 2020
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Choreography by Rae has been creating self-confidence boosting programming since 2015. We're more than just movement. Academic and Life Skills: - Creative Writing - Essay Writing - Tutoring - Decluttering & Organization - Storytime Coding &...
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Group Class
$109
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 154 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-5 learners per class
