2010-2011 School Term

Good morning,

This starts another school year at a different school (Fort Middle). I am still in the same county. This year there will be many things going on within my classroom. Since I have changed schools, I have realized that that are so many other things that can be done within my classroom.

During this term, I will try to have an example of students work and/or have a student post at least once a week.

I am excited about the new year, the new school, the new students, and my new co-workers!

When my classroom is in order I will post a picture!

Picture From my Desk

Students Preparing to Do their Do Now

I anticipate having a wonderful year. Teaching the students how to type and use the programs to their benefit. First I must ensure that all students are able to type correctly, using the right fingers for the right keys. Next, we will go into depth with the standards. As the year progresses, students will post what they have learned and maybe show an example of their work.

This is a new year at a new school and things will be successful!

Another Brochure on Internet Safety

Tree Map on Internet Safety for Teens

Hello, I am D. Lamb and I am in Ms. Jackson's 7th grade keyboarding and Computer Applications class. We have been working on Internet Safety for Teens. First, we researched Cyberbullying, Sexting, and Cell Phone Tips. Then we created a brochure and flier on the topic. We even played some games using the Smartboard. I found out that those three topics can effect every and anyone. There have been several cases of teens killing themselves due to Cyberbullying and Sexting. Please be mindful of these topics because they can have an influence on your life too.

We created our Tree Maps using PowerPoint.

Internet Safety Brochure

Internet Safety for Teens

Hi, My name is Myoshi Turner and I am in the 6th grade. Currently, I am learning how to create a brochure. The brochure we are creating is on Internet Safety. There are four specific things that we are discussing pertaining to Internet Safety. They are Cyberbullying, Sexting, Internet Safety, and Cell Phone Tips.


1. Cyberbulling is bullying which is carried out through an internet service such as email, chat room, discussion group or instant messaging. It can also include bullying through mobile phone technologies such as short message services ringing about Cyberbulling.

2. Sexting is sending obscence pictures of yourself via the Internet or cell phone.

3. Internet Safety: making sure you do not give out personal information via the Internet, email, chat rooms, discussion groups or via instant messaging.

4. Cell Phone Tips: Not sending nasty or vulgar text messages, do not give out personal information using your cell phone.

Ms. Jackson uses the Smartboard to show us videos pertaining to Cyberbullying. We have also played games to support Internet Safety on the Smartboard.

These are a few things that we are learning in my keyboarding class. Another thing, I am also learning how to type using the correct fingers for the correct keys.

Below are some sites that Ms. Jackson has shown us pertaining to Internet Safety.

Netsmartz.org
FBI Kids
Internet Safety

Please be careful using the Internet because there are predators out there waiting.

Maslow's Hierachy of Human Needs

Our next project is Creating a Budget. The first step was to create a Tree Map on Maslow's Hierachy of Human Needs. This is an example that Diana Martinez a 7th grader created to display her Goals and Decision Making.

The assignment was in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. They used Word Art for the title, the Drawing Tools for the lines, a Text Box for the words, and Clip Art for the pictures. Overall, this is a great example of Maslow's Hierachy of Human Needs.

Internet Safety for Kids

My name is Eric Brier and I am in the 6 grade at Baker Middle School. Since the beginning of school I've been learning how to type. We started with our homerow keys and now I know the entire alphabet without looking at my keys. That is because Ms. Jackson has these black covers over the entire keyboard.

We also have been learning about Internet Safety. I created a brochure on it using Microsoft Publisher. When it comes to using the Internet, never give out personal information on the Internet. If you do your life could be in danger. People can get your information if you give them your e-mail address.

Back of my Brochure

Front of my Brochure

During the time that I have been in my keyboarding class I have really learned many things. Typing is one and just to know where the keys are without looking is a surprise to me. I just knew that I would not be able to do it, but I did. I use the Internet often and now I know that there are people out there that are looking to do bad things to children like me. That is why I will be careful whenever I use the Internet. Internet Safety is a must!