This page contains descriptions and images of a few
activities I did in my Technology class :)
Self
Portrait: Using Paint program, students drew a self portrait and had
a brief description that followed. The description included who,
what, when, where, and why about ourselves. Great activity for elementary
students!
Open House Newsletter: Using Microsoft Word, we made a newsletter
for our "class." The newsletter was in column format, with word art
in the header, and clip art throughout. Excellent practice for doing
the "real" thing.
M&M Graph: Using Excel Spreadsheet program, the class opened
small, snack sized packages of M&M's and graphed them according to
color and amount. Then, working in groups of four, we did a group
graph of color and amount by person. Excellent way to incorporate
math and computers in the classroom!
Grade Book Assignment: The class devised a fictional grade book
to practice using Excel. This spreadsheet program made it extremely
easy to figure scores. Less time consuming than a traditional grade
book, and easier too!
Access Database: It is no longer necessary to copy student data
cards! Using this program will allow teachers to create a database
of all the necessary information in just minutes. The print format
allows you to choose which style to print it in, making it easy to find
what you need when you need it.
StoryBoard: As a class, we created our own storyboards on any subject
we chose. I made one for my daughter's birthday. I made six
different boxes. The first was a title box, and the last was a "created
by" box. Boxes two through five had a combination of graphics and
text to make a short story for her. Excellent way to get kids to
re-tell a story using the computer.
Power Point Presentation: The class worked in groups of four to
five to create a slide show presentation using Power Point. The Power
Point software is very easy to use, and offers many different formats and
options to personalize anything you do. Great way to start a lesson
because it allows you to create an eye catching opener that will capture
the students attention.
Below is an
example of my groups presentation:
