GREAT WEBSITES FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS
TECHNOLOGY
OPERATING A COMPUTER
This website teaches a student through interaction, how to use almost all of the function related to operating a computer. The lessons are by grade level and the teacher sets the lesson patterns.
http://www.learning.com/
Computer dictionary site and search engine for computer and Internet technology definitions.
http://www.webopedia.com/
A good website with thousands of computer self-help related tips, tricks, tweaks, tutorials and computer related articles that will help you get to know your operating system and help it work smoothly and safely.
http://www.5starsupport.com/
MICROSOFT WORD
Good stuff! Elementary students become web designers. They construct a web page using Microsoft Word that includes links to fun places for kids.
http://www.technokids.com/computer-curriculum/junior-computer-curriculum.aspx
Teaching Microsoft Word Lesson Plan Beginner Introduction - Practice Test Skill Free Drill Data Program Activities Kids Class Free Software Exercise.
http://www.moneyinstructor.com/lesson/mswordintro.asp
POWERPOINT
Students of all ages can create multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Teach them how using this fun-filled, online tutorial.
http://www.actden.com/PP/
10 Secrets for Using PowerPoint Effectively. You can take many courses on how to use PowerPoint from a technical standpoint, but when it is used effectively, it can add tremendously to our presentations. Here are ten secrets based on years of experience in developing and using presentation slides that will help you move from being technically proficient to using PowerPoint effectively.
http://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/articles/ten_secrets_for_using_powerpoint.htm
SPREADSHEETS
A very good site for utilizing a spreadsheets with students.
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/comp/spreadsheets/
Lesson plans for grades 3-5 using a spreadsheet.
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow4/may99/spreadsheet.html
Spreadsheet Lesson Plans
http://www.manassas.k12.va.us/round/classweb/volz/excelweb/sslplan.htm
Datapig Excel Tutorials
http://www.datapigtechnologies.com/ExcelMain.htm
Lesson Plan: Let's Go Shopping
excelrecp.html
Santa's Elf Spreadsheet Lesson
http://www.ceap.wcu.edu/coulter/portfolio/subject_specific/spreadsheet/ss1.htm
Making a Mess O'Mousse Lesson
http://www.sfusd.edu/schwww/sch634/Webpages/7thgr/mousse.html
Fast Food Fun with Spreadsheets Lesson
http://www.wmburgweb.com/Resources/Lesson/index.htm
Lesson Activity: Class Party Spreadsheet
http://www.angelfire.com/ks/tonyaskinner/ssgrocer.html
Lesson Plan: Comparing Prices of Dream Cars (Excel Spreadsheet Project)
http://www.microsoft.com/education/dreamcar.mspx
Lemonade Stand Business--Spreadsheet, Internet, and Powerpoint Project
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1542.html
EXCEL
Excel Templates, Elementary Grade Level. Excel Instructional Activities and Ideas.
http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/class/excel_resources.htm
ABC’s to Excel. Be creative and use Excel in a variety of ways to enhance your curriculum. Explore, develop and design activities to involve students.
http://www.forsythcountyschools.org/its/kadkins/abc.htm
WEBSITE CREATION
Website creation tutorial for beginners.
http://www.2createawebsite.com
Seven steps to creating your own website for free!
http://www.davesite.com/webstation/free-web-site-creation/