Today was the first day of second semester and it went pretty well. We had to start with our rules and procedures, just so we're all on the same page. We also talked about what we will be doing this semester and got a few folders set up for our upcoming assignments.
Then, we logged into our online keyboarding program. Keyboarding is an under-appreciated skill these days since we all dream of the day when our computers will understand everything we say. But that promise has been "right around the corner" for the last decade! So if a student wants to finish their homework quickly enough for serious COD time, being an efficient keyboarder is a must. Now, this is not a keyboarding class, and we'll only be practicing for five minutes every day, but we will be focusing on using the proper techniques and posture to (hopefully) develop some good habits. And from there, they can only get faster.
Finally, we ended class with a Kahoot about random facts and the top five students got a treat.
Then, we logged into our online keyboarding program. Keyboarding is an under-appreciated skill these days since we all dream of the day when our computers will understand everything we say. But that promise has been "right around the corner" for the last decade! So if a student wants to finish their homework quickly enough for serious COD time, being an efficient keyboarder is a must. Now, this is not a keyboarding class, and we'll only be practicing for five minutes every day, but we will be focusing on using the proper techniques and posture to (hopefully) develop some good habits. And from there, they can only get faster.
Finally, we ended class with a Kahoot about random facts and the top five students got a treat.