Teacher Name(s): Ms. Hoff
Date: Fall 2004
Grade level(s): 4-6
Content Areas: Educational Technology
Description/Abstract: This lesson covers computer lab rules, procedures, resources, printing, and saving to server
Timeline: 1 class period

Objectives:

1. explain the importance of the school server
2. practice computing skills: copy, paste, multitask, minimize applications, highlight text.
3. access the school server: save files
4. demonstrate proficiency using the print features: preview, selection

Links to Curriculum Standards:

K-12 Educational Technology Standards:

2. Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools (Problem Solving Foundation Skill)
   • Students use appropriate technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
   • Students employ technology for real world problem solving.
   • Students evaluate the technology selected, the process, and the final results through the use of informed decision-making skills.
3. Technology Productivity Tools (Resource Access and Utilization Foundation Skill)
   • Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
4. Technology Research Tools (Linking and Generating Knowledge Foundation Skill)
   • Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
5. Social, Ethical, and Human Issues (Citizenship Foundation Skill)
   • Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
   • Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
   • Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
6. Basic Operations and Concepts
   • Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
   • Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Guiding Questions / Ideas:

1. What is a server?
2. Why is it important to save student work to the school server?
3. Before printing in Internet Explorer, how can you tell how many pages are going to print?
4. Is there a way to save paper when printing?

Assessment:

1. Students print only the "Selection" instructed and not the whole document
2. Students save work to server in their folder and not left in "My Documents"
3. Name is included on finished product

Learning Connections:

• The lesson will be of interest to students because it will help them to understand the importance of saving to the server so that they always have access to their files even if their computer is broken.
• No prior knowledge is required.
• Curricular connections regarding educational technology will focus on computer skills such as copying (right click + "Copy") and pasting (right click + "Paste") text and pictures, accessing the server, print preview, printing a selection, and utilizing more than one program at a time (multitasking).

Learning Activites or Tasks:

• Students will practice highlighting text
• Students will multitask between 2 programs, using the minimize button in Windows
• Students will copy (highlight, then right click on text) and paste (right click) pictures & text onto their document.
• Students will print preview a webpage
• Students will print a selection of text
• Students will access the school server

Teaching Strategies:

The teacher will guide the lesson utilizing the demonstration computer in front of the class in the following order:

1. Students will be instructed to double click on Computer Lab Icon (Internet Explorer) on the desktop to open it.
2. Students will be instructed to Scroll to bottom of the page and click on the Computer Lab Lessons link.
3. Students will be instructed to look for the topic of "Intro to lab: Rules & Resources".
4. Students will be instructed to click on the "Introduction" link to get to the lesson.
5. Students will be instructed to scroll to the box and type in their first and last name.
6. The teacher will go over each item and probe for understanding.
7. Students will copy the picture at the top of the webpage.
8. Students will be instructed to minimize Internet Explorer (IE) to get back to the desktop.
9. The teacher will instruct the students to open another program: MS Word, Kidspiration.
10. Students will be instructed to paste the picture on the document.
11. The teacher will ask if the students know any other way to copy and paste:
    1. right click & choose copy/paste
    2. from the menu "Edit", then "Copy/Paste"
    3. control + C to copy, control + v to paste
12. Next the students will be asked what the difference is between copying text and pictures (the only difference is that text needs to be highlighted first).
13. Students will be reminded to have their name in the box at the top of the webpage because instead of minimizing IE, some students will exit the program, requiring them to re-enter their name.
14. The teacher will ask students how many pages do they think this website has. Answers will vary and it's important they understand that before printing, they can find the exact number by choosing "Print Preview".
15. Students will be instructed to close the print preview.
16. Students will highlight text from the header "Rules & Procedures" to the bottom of the numbered list of rules. If students are unable to highlight text, it's because they did not close out of "Print Preview".
17. Students will be instructed to open the "Print" dialog box and choose the "Selection" option before printing.
18. Students who print the whole document will be instructed individually as to the correct way to print a selection of text.
19. Students who print correctly will be praised for following instruction and saving paper.

Management:

1. Students will work individually.
2. Students who need extra attention or who won't stay on task will be moved up front by the teacher workstation for more immediate attention.
3. The teacher will repeat each step of the demonstration as needed.

Materials and Resources:

1. Internet connection
2. Internet Browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape
3. MS Word
4. Kidspiration
5. TMS Computer Lab webpage of the introduction lesson
6. TMS Computer Lab website icon on each desktop for easy access
7. Demonstration computer

Lesson Evaluation and Teacher Reflection:

Questions:
Was this lesson worth doing?
In what ways was this lesson effective?
What evidence do you have for your conclusion?
How would you change this lesson for teaching it again?
What did you observe your students doing and learning?
Did your students find the lesson meaningful and worth completing?