Type to Learn, Jr. Teacher's Guide.pdf

Type toLearn Jr.in theClassroomClassroom Management TipsLimited Computer TimeWhen computer time is limited, encourage students to studythree or four letters in The Learning Center during each computersession. Each time students return to The Learning Center foranother round, they can begin where they left off at their last session.Students can keep track of their work by printing theProgress certificate in The Learning Center or by coloring the keysthey have studied on The Keyboard blackline master (p. 63). Afterstudying new letters, allow students to choose and play at leastone game.Computer in the ClassroomIf students are using a computer in your classroom, you may wishto have them use headphones to help them ignore outside distractionsand avoid distracting others.You can focus student interest on typing and Type to Learn Jr. bydecorating the computer station with printed Progress certificatesand colored keyboards (Blackline Master 1, p. 63) or keys(Blackline Master 2, p. 65).Large Class SizeYou may wish to introduce Type to Learn Jr. to a large group of studentsat one time. Have students gather around the keyboard andmonitor. Describe the parts of the keyboard and demonstrate logging-inand selecting an activity. You may wish to give each studenta copy of Blackline Master 1 (The Keyboard) before youbegin your demonstration. Have volunteers take turns enteringkeys on the computer keyboard. Other students can follow alongby locating and “pressing” keys on their paper keyboards.Small GroupsSmall groups or partners can work together at one computer bytaking turns selecting activities and using the keyboard.Encourage students to talk about the activities as they worktogether. Viewers can help keyboarders by checking their postureand hand positions.60Type to Learn Jr.