4th+Grade+Computer+Class

==Welcome to our 4th Grade Computer Class start page! Many classes we will begin here to see what our assignment will be for the day. If you are absent, you may also go to this page and see what you missed. Each week I will enter the date and project or assignment we will be working on. Check back often to see what is happening!==

__October 5, 2015:__ We will use our flash drives today. First, please insert your flash drive, open it, and complete the assignment from last week. Look below to remind yourself what to do. Next, I want you to think about computer parts. Click on the item below to open a new document. Select the word Download. We will print the document you open.

__S____eptember 28, 2015:__

Our Essential Question is the same as last week: //How do I use the computer//? Today we will finish the assignment using our flash drives and Microsoft Word. I will pass out your flash drives while you read the assignment from last week. Follow the directions to complete the assignment. If you need help saving your work to your flash drive, ask! Here is a quick list of steps to help you:
 * 1) Make sure your flash drive is plugged into the USB port.
 * 2) Go to the Office Button and select Save As.
 * 3) In the window that pops open, slide down the menu on the left until you see the word: Computer.
 * 4) Under the word Computer you should see your flash drive listed. Click on it to select it.
 * 5) Change the File Name to "computer use".
 * 6) Click Save.


 * We will start keyboarding practice next week. If you would like to practice now, go to favorites and see what is available.

__September 21, 2015:__

__Essential Question:__ //How do I use the computer?//

Today we will discuss how each of you uses a computer in your life. Do you use technology at home, or only at school? Do you play games, research, communicate with others? I'd like to know what you like to do on a computer. Our assignment is to write me a short description of what you can do with a computer. Whenever we write, or type, in computer class it is important to use good grammar. That means, use your best punctuation and spelling and always write using sentences, unless told to do something different.

How will you share your assignment with me? What program will you use? Solving these two problems is your first step. Discuss with the person next to you how to solve this. Let me know your solution by raising your hand.