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Private Homeschool Computer Class-8 weeks

In this 8-week course, we will cover the topics traditionally covered in the first quarter computer class. Students will learn about digital citizenship, typing, and how to use word processing software.

Meagan Khatthaname

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4.9

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(117)

What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

55 mins

per session

Teacher support

Class Experience

**IMPORTANT NOTE** This private class was made at the request of a parent so they could submit the full payment to their school for reimbursement. I also have this class as an ongoing class for parents who prefer the weekly subscription and flexibility on how many weeks they want to do. If you are interested in either of these courses please use the "request more times" option or send me a message through my profile.

As this is a PRIVATE class, the lessons can be modified as needed based on the students' needs and the requests of the parents. The outline below is a general format for how a computer class would go the first quarter of the school year.

Week 1: Digital Citizenship-We will start the course off by talking about how to be responsible online. This class will discuss safety and etiquette for using online resources. 
Computer Vocabulary: mouse, hard drive, program, click, right click, keyboard, monitor, cursor
Activity: students will take a Kahoot quiz to review digital citizenship and computer vocab
**We will also set up typing.com accounts to start our typing practice next week.**

Week 2: 
Typing lesson 1: Vocabulary: Homerow, Take typing test (baseline) Practice J, F, and Space 
Main lesson: "What is the internet?" Vocabulary-browser, window, tab, URL, search bar, address bar, website, bookmark
Activity: students will practice using the browser to go to a specified website and bookmarking. Students will practice navigating the website.

Week 3: 
Typing Lesson 2: Review homerow, Practice U, R, K
Main lesson: Google Docs-Create a Digital Citizenship poster-learn how to create textboxes and format a page
Homework: complete poster

Week 4:
Typing Lesson 3: D, E, I
Main Lesson: Review poster, go over needed revisions to practice editing on docs
No homework other than practice typing

Week 5:
Typing Lesson 4: C, G, N
Main Lesson: Google Slides-All About Me Students will learn the basics of Google slides while creating an "All About Me" presentation
Homework: Make edits, finish presentation

Week 6:
Typing Lesson: Review
Main Lesson: Student will present work, we will discuss strengths and possible improvements that could be made as well as talk about different ways that Google slides can be useful for us in different settings.
No Homework other than typing practice

Week 7: Review/practice test
Main Lesson: introduction to coding-Make a simple game using Scratch

Week 8: Typing Test, compare to first week.
Main Lesson: Coding- Make a falling apples game

Learning Goals

Students will improve their overall understanding of computer programs and websites. They will feel more comfortable navigating new programs and sites. Students will improve their typing skills.

Other Details

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Typing Practice

Sources

Google Suite-Slides, Docs -Students may use a parents google account or an account that is managed by their parents typing.com

Meagan Khatthaname

Joined August, 2020

4.9

117reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

My name is Meagan Khatthaname and I am an elementary teacher who is now teaching fourth grade. I am a former computer teacher who loves teaching Scratch coding and computer skills! 

Beginner Scratch courses
I will be offering various Scratch courses for students to learn the basics of Scratch and how to make games and projects. Send me a question to ask about private classes, too!


Homeschool Computer classes
I offer private computer classes for students who are homeschooled or want to supplement their regular classes with computer/tech classes. I also have some group Google slides classes.

I received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education from UMKC in 2013
I taught in a brick and mortar public school for 6 years as a 4th-grade classroom teacher then a computer and STEM teacher.
I am TESOL certified (since 2015)
I taught ESL online for 3 years, but I'm now back into the classroom teaching 4th grade again!

When it comes to kids' learning, the sky is truly the limit. Too often I think kids are underestimated in just what they can accomplish. Giving children the opportunity to explore their talents and interests is such an important thing! As an educator, I have felt that exploring a child's strengths is the best way to help them succeed in life. Fostering a child's interests into lifelong skills not only helps them succeed but allows them to feel empowered and confident!