2008

Welcome to the West Woodland Computer Lab. I have explored many sites on the Web and have found some great games to help students enjoy the adventures of learning. I have put together a directory of these websites in my “Fun & Games” page. There are many subjects to study and it creates a wonderful tool for research. I hope you explore the links and use the research tools available. There is something for everyone. Many teachers, parents, and students of all ages use this site daily. Enjoy the Internet, but always surf responsibly. Many sites have links to chat rooms. Never give personal information to a stranger. If you are under age, always make sure an adult knows what you are doing on the computer. Never go online without your parent’s approval. Be smart!

Fun & Games

(All links in the Fun & Games page below, are independent sites, and are not part of www.westwoodland.org)

Math Links			Reading & Writing Links	Science		Research Links
						Virtual Media Center
K-1	2-3	4-6
				Weather Maker		HistoryLink


						General U.S. History
				Lego Robots		Castles
				Aircraft Data	Wings of the Web
Technology Links
				JavaScript Kit		Learn HTML

Classroom Links

This is a list of websites we use in class in the computer lab.

Each link goes to a launcher page similar to what we use in class.

Science				History
Spiders			Birds	US Cities		Castles
Bones			Body	Countries
Ponds			Sound
Tide Pools			Environment	Writing
Weather			Salmon	typing
Plants			Animals
				Art
	Spanish			Drawing for Children (download)

	Directories				Reading

		Math			Technology Downloads

CDL Program

Level 1

1-1 Identify the following components of a computer system:

Computer, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CD-ROM Drive, Printer, Scanner, Laptop, Digital Camera.

1-2 Write down the letters of the home row in order from left to right. Match the keys to the correct fingers.

1-3 Find and point to these special keys:

Control, Alt, Space Bar, Backspace, Delete, Shift, End, Arrow Keys, Tab, Numbers.

1-4 Turn on the computer. Log into your classroom. Open any program. Close the program. Log off. Shut down the computer correctly.

1-5 Duplicate a drawing in “Drawing for Children.”

1-6 Open MS Word, write your first name using a capital for only the first letter (ex. David, Kathy).

Level 2

2-1 Identify the following computer terms:

Menu, Toolbar, Taskbar, Start button, Icon, Double click, Right click, Drag, Minimize, Maximize/Restore, Scroll, Close.

2-2 Using only the keyboard (no mouse) log on to your room profile then log out.

2-3 Create a new folder. Open a new Word document. Type your name and save the document in your new folder.

2-4 Type the alphabet using the correct fingering.

2-5 Open Explorer, go to:

www.historylink.org

2-6 Explain what the red and green lines are in MS Word.

Six Levels

Level 3

3-1 Log on to your room profile using your full “user name” in a blank log on screen.

3-2 Format a word document using font, font size, center align, left align, Margins, and tab.

3-3 Type 8-12 WPM (3 minute test).

3-4 Take a technology quiz in www.Quia.com.

“Introduction to computers”

3-5 In Word, insert a picture of a cat from clipart using the clipart search.

3-6 Edit a Word document using the Spelling and Grammar Checker.

Level 4

4-1 Using the Search window find a lost file. Then, print only a section of that file to the HP 2200

4-2 Complete 20 questions on Netiquette.

“Computer terms and Internet technology”

4-3 Type 12-16 WPM (3 minute test).

4-4 Word toolbar, match the icons to their name.

4-5 Web research, answer 5 questions by surfing the web with Explorer.

4-6 In Word, show how to:

Double space lines, insert a table, use WordArt, and the copy and paste features.

Level 5

5-1 Duplicate a sample document using the formatting tools in Word.

5-2 Describe the differences between a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a data base.

5-3 Type 16-20 WPM (3 minute test).

5-4 Top Secret Assignment

5-5 Take a quiz in www.Quia.com.

“MS Office 2000”

5-6 Scan six pictures into a folder. Place the pictures into a table with a title below each picture using MS Word.

Level 6

6-1 Using a digital camera download 10 pictures. Make a 10 to 20 slide Power Point presentation on: “How to Help Others.” Using your pictures, add text, animation, WordArt, and sound.

6-2 Logo Programming

6-3 Type 25 WPM (5 minute test).

6-4 Create an invoice using Excel. List 12 items, and use formulas for adding “sub total,”

“tax,” and “total.”

6-5 Create a web page in Word.

6-6 Using MS Access and MS Word. Create a database. Write a letter. Create a mail merge with addressed envelopes.

Lab Hours: Monday – Friday 8:10 – 9:10AM

Thursday 3:30 – 4:30PM

2008 marks the sixth year the CDL Program has been in existence. If you were registered in the program previously, you will automatically be registered for the new school year and will only need to update your new classroom information, take a new picture, and complete a review of the last level you completed. If you have not registered before, you may stop by the computer lab and pick up an enrollment form. This program is completely optional and should not interfere with the regular school curriculum.

The CDL program consists of six levels of ability with six exams in each level. To advance to the next level one must complete all six exams in the previous level. Members will receive a hole-punch, in their driver’s license for every exam taken successfully and a certificate of ability after every completed level. The lab will be open before school five days a week for taking exams and doing homework. Studying to complete the exams is all self-motivated. It is completely up to the member to advance through the levels. If a member does not know how to pass an exam, a tutorial can be taken with an instructor to show the basic knowledge to pass that exam. If a tutorial is taken, the member cannot take the exam until the next scheduled day. The goal is to give a basic understanding of computers to students, teachers, and parents as a tool for greater learning. The program operates on a first come first served (take a number) basis. There may be a time when there are too many members in the lab for everyone to take an exam or go through a tutorial. For those members who arrived on time and were not able to take an exam, we will give a “Wild Card” to be used the next time they attend the program. A member with a “Wild Card” will be the next served when shown to an instructor. Students do not need a parent in attendance.

There is only one after-school class per week, (Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30). The computer lab will be open at 8:10 AM everyday. There are times when I am not able to open the computer lab in the morning; on those occasions, I will change the color of the CDL tag to RED on the home page of the West Woodland Website. In most cases, I will also post a note outside the computer lab door in advance when I know the computer lab will be closed. It is always a good idea to check the Website before dropping off your child in the morning.

If you have any questions about the CDL Program, please visit me in the computer lab before or after school. Or, email me at: sdsorensen@seattleschools.org

Sincerely,

Steve Sorensen

Computer Lab Manager

Wish List

Just click on an item below.

You will be directed to an E-Commerce site with details of the item selected.

You do not need to purchase the item from these websites. They are there for your convenience.

If you find something other than what is on the list, please contact Steve Sorensen before you purchase the item for the lab.

(40) Document Holders

(2) 8’W x 7’L Room Darkening Shades

Tissues

Wire Bridging

USB flash memory

Blank CDs

Flat Panel LCD Monitors (any size)