Y5/6 What are my next steps in computing?

Oct 152015
 
  • Create a j2e page called Y5T1
    • in my files, click the “i” on the file and add tags: Y5 computing online
  • Fill in the j2review Google form here
  • Practise print screen (screenshot)
    • Take screenshots of evidence from this term, eg email, Google classroom
  1. If you have time, log into Google classroom and continue with the Internet treasure hunt.
  2. Create a “Computing” folder, add pages that show evidence of computing levels – tag them with “evidence” and also the strand, eg “typing” and level eg “extending” that you think you are.
  3. Look again at j2review – what could you learn next to move on a level?

Y4 What are my next steps in Computing?

Oct 132015
 
  • Create a j2e file called Y4T1
  • Practise print screen (screenshot)
  • Look at j2review in j2e
  • Fill in the j2review Google form here

If you have time, log into Google classroom and continue with the Internet treasure hunt.

Y3 How do I create a poster with images?

Oct 052015
 

Watch me demonstrate these skills, then have a go:

  1. Select more than one object and reposition, resize and rotate;
  2. Draw a line;
  3. Draw a star and format it;
  4. Turn on grid and snap to line things up;
  5. Duplicate an object (eg Classroom Rules and lines);
  6. Copy and paste a picture from the Internet.

Success steps

  • Log into j2e
  • Open and save a shared file
  • Move between different tabs
  • Draw and format different objects
  • Select and format more than one object
  • Copy and paste pictures from the Internet
  • Use grid and snap tool
  • Understand that some owns pictures on the Internet

Y5 How do I send and receive emails with attachments?

Oct 042015
 

Check your email for further instructions!  I look forward to hearing from you.

  • Be Independent (and Resilient)
    • Try your hardest to do it yourself.
    • Try clicking different things even if you are not sure – what’s the worst that can happen?
    • Keep going – see how many tasks you can complete.
    • Explore Google Apps without fear

Y5 How do I search effectively?

Oct 022015
 

Techniques to search smartly:

  • Use well known trusted sites – ones you already know about – see the list on the website
  • Use more than one key word in your search
  • Use “for kids” in your search to get easier texts
  • Use children’s search engines
  • Use CTRL-F to find words in a page

What should you do if you find pages that make you feel uncomfortable or you know are not suitable?

Visit your Google Classroom for the treasure hunt and for the table to fill in your answers.

Y6 What is my digital footprint? How do I search safely and efficiently?

Sep 282015
 

Techniques to search smartly:

  • Use well known trusted sites – ones you already know about.
  • Use more than one key word in your search
  • Use “for kids” in your search to get easier texts
  • Use children’s search engines (under Resources menu above)
  • Use CTRL-F to find words in a page

Look at this document for more hints and tricks on how to search:

How many do you know and use?

http://code-it.co.uk/dlplanning/webresearch/internet-research-skills.htm

Y5/6 What j2e/Google tools will help me learn computing skills and in my other learning?

Sep 242015
 

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Please work through these tasks:

  • Log into Google Apps
    • Make a new Google Doc (similar to Word)
    • Make a new Google Slides
    • Make a new drawing
    • Explore all of the possible tools (like taking one each of all the sweets in the pick and mix)
    • ** Make a new mindmap (you will need to add the Coggle app).  Can you share a Coggle mindmap to work with someone?
    • ** In Google Drawing, Create a double bubble map comparing two ways of presenting work, eg
      • Word and Google Doc
      • j2e and Google Doc
      • PowerPoint and Slides
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