Creating and Using Computer Guides

Nonfiction text features are the focus of this language arts instructional activity. Young readers identify the headings of each section and how they might help them better understand each chapter prior to independently reading A Day in...

Students read about Bill Gates. In this reading comprehension lesson students read the book Bill Gates: Helping People Use Computers by Charnan Simon. Students read silently to themselves and discuss what they read with their classmates.

Young scientists explore the animal kingdom from the safety of the classroom with this short research project. After first choosing an animal, children use the Internet to discover where it lives, what it eats, and how it has adapted to...

For able bodied people, it's easy to take for granted the ease with which everyday routines and activities are performed. Whether it's going grocery shopping, taking a taxi, or simply navigating your own home, this document describes a...

The kids in your class are probably experts at navigating the computer, but do they know the difference between hardware and software? Teach computer skills to any level of computer user with a helpful reference sheet. It covers...

"Let's Get Real," a documentary about cyberbullying, is the cornerstone of a curriculum guide intended to help instructors design an anti-bullying unit for middle school classes. Packet with suggestions for how plan the unit, for...

Whether you are an experienced computer user or a newcomer to technology, a packet full of computer vocabulary, tips, and guided practice is sure to enhance your technological knowledge. Learners can hone their word processing skills and...

Pupils draw a picture of what they think a computer looks like inside. They learn the function of each part of a computer, the definitions of unfamiliar computer terms, and complete a worksheet of definitions of computer parts.

View this PowerPoint and go over the basic rules about computers. It is well-suited for all ages because the rules apply to all learners. Everyone benefits from knowing the terms for working with computers. But more importantly, make...

While this is not specifically a lesson on how to use the computer, it is about the importance of using computers to communicate. Introduce your young learners to the many ways that people communicate. Emphasize how much the ways of...