word processing.

i think word processing is a great program to learn and use in the classroom.  while in my practicum this semester our school has laptops that the children get to use.  it is amazing to me what little 2nd graders already know and how well they know how to use Microsoft word and how to type certain things.  they have been using them to type their autobiographies about them and they think that it is just amazing.  it really is!  Word is very useful and there is so much to learn from it.  many assignments is used through word processing.  it is a very helpful program and you can do so much with it.  children are far more advanced in today's technology that it is not hard for them to pick up anything to do with technology.  it is amazing how fast they can learn and how much they take in so fast.  when teaching kids at a young age it sticks and it will always be with them.  i will also use word in my own classroom by typing up newsletters and things for parents and my classroom! it is a great program!! 

u.e.n. lesson plan

3rd grade lesson plan -- mathematics

http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=22828

y.e.t.c.

they y.e.t.c. really opened my eyes to a lot of things. i remember going there before but i never learned as much as i did past friday. there is so much you can do and so many great ways of doing things and learning so much.  i am so glad that it is available to us to use for free and we can become better teachers because of it! i hope to use many of the software programs available.  i really can see this being beneficial for me and for my classroom someday. it is a great place to go and scan, copy, and make videos all so easy!!! i am excited to learn more and get started!