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Computer Lab

St. Dennis School Computer Lab

At St. Dennis, we believe in the importance of students learning about computers and using them as a tool to enhance their learning potential.

At right is a drawing of our computer teacher, Ms. Pool, drawn by her student, Jenny.

The following listing is not all-inclusive. It outlines when various computer-related skills will be introduced.

First and Second Grades:

Parts of a computer
Basic screen elements (menus, windows, icons, folders)
Basic commands (open, close, quit, save)
Develop math skills
Develop language skills
Learn basic drawing tools
Begin to learn keyboard layout
Type and illustrate a sentence (first grade) and paragraph (second grade)

Third Grade:

Beginning keyboarding
Multimedia presentations/slide shows
Develop math skills
Develop language skills
Develop critical thinking skills
E-mail

Fourth and Fifth Grades:

Focus on Wisconsin (fourth grade) and the United States (fifth grade)
Type and format a one page report
Map skills
Develop critical thinking skills
Editing and formatting
Keyboarding
Folder and file hierarchy

Sixth Grade:

How a computer works
Computer history
Develop critical thinking skills
Type and format a business letter and an envelope
Music skills, aural development, beginning composing
Keyboarding
Internet research

Seventh and Eighth Grades:

Develop critical thinking skills
Outlining
Research using CD-ROM, internet
Ethical use of computers and software
Simulations, decision making
Database
Spreadsheets
Keyboarding
Internet research

Thoughts from our Computer Teacher:

"God has gifted us with the knowledge and ability to understand and process the technological wonders of our world.

"The mission of Computer Literacy is to educate our students to access and ethically utilize the vast information resources in our rapidly changing technological environment. Use of technology should be inclusive of all students and integrated into all curricular areas. The essential components of computer education are electronic communication, operation, and ethical application."

Ms. Pool, Computer Teacher