computer class

related arts

 

Mr. McEvoy

 

Ricky McEvoy             

Contact: mcevoy_r@hcde.org

Yes, we are more than a typing class!  

All grades (2nd-5th) are taught everything from PowerPoint presentations to Excel to MS Word to photoshop to computer art.  We study the history of the computer as well as contemplate future technologies.  And, yes, we do teach keyboarding also.

Here in the computer lab, the goal is to prepare our students to use all available technologies to enhance and further their education.

Keyboarding Links:

Freetypinggames.net 

BBC Dance Mat Typing 

Welcome to the Thrasher Computer Lab!

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June 1, 2010 

What a great year we had in the Computer Lab! 

We will continue to integrate the latest available technologies with the students' learning experience and have a fun time doing it!

4th Graders - How to Hook Up a Computer

 

Sumo on the Promethean

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Special Note:  All headphones are cleaned before each class.  All students are required to use hand sanitizer upon entering the classroom.  We will continue to keep the computer lab as clean as possible.  In order to maintain this level, however, the lab  needs donations of Clorox wipes (or equal).  As you can well imagine, we go through a lot of these in a hurry!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at mcevoy_r@hcde.org

Thank you.

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Binary Code Class - Our "bit" volunteers

 

For those in the know-

00111                                                                     01111

10000                                                                    00001                                                                     01110                                                                        10100                                                                        01000                                                                     00101                                                                    10010                                                                      10011

 

By the end of the school year, the goals for each grade are:

State Requirements/Thrasher Requirements:

2nd Grade - familiar with keyboard                                  3rd Grade -  10 words per minute/ 20 WPM                  4th Grade -  15 words per minute/ 25 WPM                    5th Grade - 20 words per minute/ 40 WPM               

All grades should have a working knowledge of the computer "parts":    input, "brains," output.