Mrs. Smith's kindergarten students explored the new netbooks in January. As a class, we discussed how laptops are similar to desktops and how they are different. The students came up with some great observations, including how they both have keyboards. Several noticed you could move the cursor on both types, but you used your whole hand on a mouse and only one finger on a touch pad. The students observed that you had to log into both machines. After the introduction, the students had a wonderful time exploring
Starfall, an interactive reading website. The students are excited to continue bringing the laptops into their room so they can continue to explore technology! Look out world, the kindergarten students are coming!
Mrs. Smith's kindergarten students explored the new netbooks in January. As a class, we discussed how laptops are similar to desktops and how they are different. The students came up with some great observations, including how they both have keyboards. Several noticed you could move the cursor on both types, but you used your whole hand on a mouse and only one finger on a touch pad. The students observed that you had to log into both machines. After the introduction, the students had a wonderful time exploring Starfall, an interactive reading website. The students are excited to continue bringing the laptops into their room so they can continue to explore technology! Look out world, the kindergarten students are coming!
Good job, Mrs. Smith's class! You are all so smart and observant!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had fun using the laptop this week. Great observations on the differences between a desktop and laptops.
ReplyDeleteWay to go! Look at you guys getting an early start with technology. Keep up the good work!
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ReplyDeleteFun to see the kids using technology. Keep it up!
Look at those little ones using technology! I'm so proud of all of you for your eagerness to learn and I'm so thankful you have such a great teacher who makes learning fun!
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