Man, if these walls could talk, what stories they would tell. This year in the computer lab we:
- made movies
- learned about being safe online
- created our own songs
- learned how to use our computers with Windows 8
- learned how to use our new iPads
- created our own stop-motion animated shorts on the computer and iPad
- built and played through our own mini-golf courses
- built slides, swings, merry-go rounds, and roller coasters for "Little Suzy"
- brushed Mr. Giraffe's teeth and fixed his cavities
- created our own Pixie animal filled zoo
- learned about how the Internet works
- studied black holes
- created our own illustrations, graphics, and logos on the computer
- studied how sound is added to films
- made posters all about being safe online
- made and sent Valentines to residents of a local nursing home
- learned about how Websites are made
- read books on the computer and using Tag readers
- created and illustrated our own books and stories
- took photographs both serious and silly
- built houses, sundials, and even diamond machines in Minecraft
- learned how to type
- searched the Internet for informational texts, videos, and sound files
- played educational games
...and more!
It's been a busy, productive, and fun year in the computer lab. As I am every June, I am excited for summer and so very proud of every single student's hard work, but a little sorry to see the year is over. Everyone have a safe, happy summer! See you next fall!
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