Welcome to 8 Grade th

Computers
This middle school course is composed of instructional modules
designed to provide hands-on instruction in basic keyboarding
skills, computer concepts, and software applications. The
software applications include word processing, desktop
publishing, presentation software, graphic design,
programming, and spreadsheets.
About Mrs. Kozlek
Graduated from Penn State University
Masters in Technology from Wilkes University
Married with three young boys
And 1 Golden Doodle
What will we learn?
• Keyboarding Basics
• Internet Safety and Cyber Security
• Social Media 101 (Online Marketing/Behavior, Podcasting,
Blogging, Social Media Tools, QR Codes, etc.)
• Intermediate Word Processing
• Intermediate Spreadsheet Design
• Presentations
• Introduction to Programing
• Graphic Design Bac
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 McAdoo Schedule Change
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Period 5 Period 5 Period 5 Period 5 Period 5

Room C105 Room C 103 Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab

Period 6 Period 6 Period 6 Period 6 Period 6

Room C101 Room C101 Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab

Period 7 Period 7 Period 7 Period 7 Period 7

Room C101 Room C101 Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab

Period 8 Period 8 Period 8 Period 8 Period 8

Room C101 Room C101 Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab
What tools will we use?
Rules
• 1. Always show respect. (Be respectful and courteous of others).
• 2. See rule number 1.
Computer Class Survey
• http://tinyurl.com/KozlekWH
3 Truths and a Fib

1. A dog once saved my life.

2. I can play 3 different instruments (piano, banjo, and

trumpet).

3. I was once locked in a freezer during a robbery.

4. I went to Notre Dame for school.

3 Truths and a Fib

1. A dog once saved my life.

2. I can play 3 different instruments (piano, banjo, and

trumpet).

3. I was once locked in a freezer during a robbery.

4. I went to Notre Dame for school.

Your Turn (Assignment 1)
• Open up Microsoft Word

• Type Your Name

• Type Three Truths about yourself.

• Type one Made up fact.

• Mix the facts up in any order.

• Save as “3truths1fib.doc”
Journal Question
• Today’s Topic: Keyboarding

• List 3 reasons why learning how to properly keyboard will

benefit you in life.
 Introduction To
Keyboarding

Type with Correct Posture

Type with Correct Fingering Type for Speed and Accuracy

Introduction To
Keyboarding
Type with Correct Fingering
 Introduction To
Keyboarding
Type with Correct Posture

Tips for safe posture

• Keep your head up

• Lean slightly forward

• Center your body in front of the

keyboard

• Keep your feet flat on the floor or a

foot rest

• Keep you elbows close to your body

• Keep your wrists parallel to the

keyboard

• Keep your wrist off the computer

Introduction To
Keyboarding
Type for Speed and Accuracy
Typing Web
Typing Web
User Name: Same As Computer Login and use your
passwords