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St. Kevin School has a state-of-the-art computer lab with 26 computers.
All classrooms also have computers with Internet access
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Grades 3 - 4 Students will learn:
•    The names of basic computer parts.
•    To power up the computer as well as the proper shutdown procedures.
•    To run basic programs from the desktop.
•    Network login procedures using a username and password.
•    The Home Row Keys
•    To navigate to the school server to save their documents and projects.
•    Basics of Microsoft Word.
•    The print functions.

Grades 5 - 6 Students will learn:
•    To use search engines and various websites to conduct online research.
•    To correctly cite resources taken from their research results.
•    To operate the special function keys and make use of the Home Row Keys.
•    A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
•    Spreadsheets and their different uses and functions.
•    To range a typing speed of 10-15 WPM (Words Per Minute).

Grades 7 Students will learn:
•    To become familiar with Excel and its features.
•    The basics of Microsoft PowerPoint.
•    To design their own PowerPoint presentations and present them.
•    To range a typing speed of 15-20 WPM (Words Per Minute).

Grade 8 Students will learn:
•    To design their own PowerPoint presentations and present them class.
•    Legal and ethical consequences of their online activities.
•    Awareness of careers utilizing technology and it’s effect on their everyday lives.
•    To range a typing speed of 20-30 WPM (Words Per Minute).


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Visit these keyboarding sites from home too!

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www.nimblefingers.com/index_1.html

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www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Test your WPM (Words Per Minute) here:
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www.typeonline.co.uk/typingspeed.php


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