Welcome Ashford Eagles, family and friends!  There are so many exciting activities we will be doing this school year in the Computer Lab.

The following are some skills students can look                        
forward to mastering by the end of the school year:

• control the mouse
  
• navigation on the desktop and within window
  
• use toolbars ( Microsoft Office software and web browser )
  
• use keys on keyboard
  
• recognize and use technology terms
  
• print a document
  
• use clip art
  
• produce documents with Microsoft Word
  
• create presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint
  

In the Computer Lab, we use EasyTech, by Learning.com.  EasyTech is web-based technology literacy curriculum chosen by Houston ISD as part of the State’s textbook adoption for Technology Applications serving students  Kindergarten through 6th grade.

Software we use in the Computer Lab:

Kidspiration                               Microsoft Word

Thinkin' Science                        Microsoft PowerPoint

Understanding Math Plus         Key Skills for Math

Web-based applications we use in the Computer Lab:

EasyTech                         enVision Math

Renzulli Learning

Excellent websites to explore!

That Quiz - Math Test Activities                                            www.thatquiz.org  

PBS Kids                                                                                  www.pbskids.org 

Starfall - Where children have fun learning to read!          www.starfall.com

Full Option Science System web                                         www.fossweb.com

Sesame Street                                                                        www.sesamestreet.org/home