8th+Grade+Computer+Class

==This will be the 8th grade (sls16) start page for computer class this year. Directions for class projects will be posted here. Links to important sites will also be included. Your class page will be a work in progress. Come back soon to see what's new!==

__October 6, 2015:__

Did you complete the assignment from last week? If so, open it and print it. I will collect them. If you did not finish, that is the first thing you need to do. This week we are going to revisit the site, KidBlog.org. We will use the site this year for some assignments. Today I would like you to go to KidBlog and login. The site has changed so we will work through the changes together.


 * Let's try this again!! Use this link to login: [].**

__September 29, 2015:__

Today we will begin with a few problem solving questions. Open Word and type the answers to the questions in a new document. Then save the document to your flash drive. Here are the questions: Now it is time for typing practice. Please go to the Sense-Lang site and work on the next lesson. Next week we will cover the keyboard to check for speed and accuracy, so practice!
 * 1) What is the difference between "save" and "save as", when should you use each?
 * 2) How can you find a missing file on the computer?
 * 3) If your computer stops responding, or freezes, what can you try to fix the problem?
 * 4) What programs are you comfortable using?
 * 5) What programs, or sites, would you like to learn to use?
 * 6) What do you see as the purpose for technology?

__ September 22, 2015: __ Wallop's Island Trip...keep reading!

__ September 15, 2015: __ Today we will begin the computer portion of our class with keyboarding practice. Please click the link for Sense-Lang.org to begin. Our class code is: **slsgr8.** I will give each of you your user name and password. Once you are logged in, begin with the lessons. There are two lessons listed and two assignments. Lessons are done first with the assignment to follow. For example: work on Lesson 2, then Assignment 2. Continue in this pattern. We will spend approximately 15 minutes each week on Keyboarding skills. Our objective is to be able to use the keyboard efficiently without looking.