October+19,+2011

=Topic=
 * Typing

=Activity=

Today we will use our newly acquired laptop skills to open a Word document and begin typing a friendly letter to Mrs. Pastore. We may not finish, but will have a great time applying our new knowledge! Notice the integration of English classroom learning in the Technology Classrooom - we're blurring the lines and that's how we like it!

=Assessment=

I will assess the following:
 * Secure a laptop from the cart - noting is it charged or charging? Which would be the better choice?
 * Turning the laptop on, waiting for the login prompt, logging in to the proper user.
 * Accessing Microsoft Word using one of the three possible ways to open the program.
 * Typing a friendly letter using the format learned in English class.
 * Using efficient finger positioning while typing - they will certainly be looking at their fingers during this time!
 * Staying on task - balancing having fun with getting the work done
 * Printing - if we get to that point.
 * Closing down the program and putting the laptop to sleep.
 * Putting the laptop away, plugging it in to charge.