Keyboarding classroom ideas

Displaying typing scores of 500+ students in the computer lab is enough to make your head spin! This tutorial helps show off the best typing scores without running to the printer every class period. Plus it makes a cute bulletin board that is open house ready at any given moment! #computerlab #edtech #elementarytech #bulletinboard #labllama #typing #keyboarding #iteachtech

Several years ago I found a great idea on Beth Newingham's website for a keyboarding camp. She has explained her ideas in this article: Take Your Students to Typing Camp! I really liked her ideas, but had to modify them a bit to make it work for my situation. I only see the third graders twice a week, so I wouldn't be able to spend a whole week or two dedicated to a typing camp unit. I changed our theme slightly from Keyboarding Camp to Keyboarding Boot Camp. Each student has a dog tag with…

"What's your cursor saying?" bulletin board for a technology classroom or computer lab. Teaches the basics and provides a reminder! #teachnology (scheduled via http://www.tailwindapp.com?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=twpin&utm_content=post100139263&utm_campaign=scheduler_attribution)

Review basic computer skills before sending off students to complete digital assignments. Use these free printable posters to review keyboard shortcuts and what each cursor icon means.

Help kids learn keyboarding and home row typing skills using the many websites, apps, and programs recommended in this post! What to Look for in a Typing Program? When looking for a program, website, or app to teach elementary students to type there are a few things to consider. For best results, you will want students to use a complete typing curriculum with video lessons and natural progression from home row, to vertical neighbors, and beyond. In addition, I look for sites that also…

Keyboard made of black take-out boxes.

I decided that I wanted to redesign my computer lab this summer. I have had a jungle theme in my classroom for years and it was time for a c...

Ideas for technology themed bulletin boards for the classroom.

Should elementary students be learning proper keyboarding techniques? Learn why keyboarding should not be the focus of your computer lab time or digital activities until at least 3rd grade. Plus discover what students should focus on instead of learning to type.

Computer Lab Bulletin Board!! THINK!!

Keyboard Bulletin Board

Helpful Ideas to Get Students Logged Into Computers/Chromebooks

Giant Keyboard bulletin board made from Dollar Tree foam board and colored cardstock

Giant keyboards make learning more fun! With Alphabet Keyboard Practice, students can practice their letters while also learning key placement on a giant keyboard. Great to prep once and add to your stations throughout the year, comment ALPHABET to get the link sent your way! . . . #keyboarding #typing #teachingideas #studentsuccess #iteach #iloveteaching #iteach #teachergram #teacherlife🍎 #teachertribe #educators #travelblogger #teacherideas #teacherslife #teachingresources…