Computer Lab Ideas

If I had a Computer Lab, I would recommend teaching the following:

• EPALS exchange program, emailing students from different countries (2^nd)
• Using the scanner and web cam (K-2^nd)
• Teach about the different drawing programs (2^nd Grade)
• Keyboarding activities (K-2^nd)
• Introduce the parts of the computer (K-2^nd)
• Teach about caring for the computer (K-2^nd)
• Make a folder and a file (1^st – 2^nd)
• Create and edit pictures (K-2^nd)
• Using clipart (K-2^nd)
• Have students practice correcting a sentence (2^nd)
• Use the computer to take an online quiz or test (2^nd)
• Writing projects such as typing sentences (1^st-2^nd)
• Create a journal entry (K-2^nd) for Kindergarten students, you can use pictures or clipart instead of words to make an entry
• Create a post card (K-2^nd)
• Design a flag (K-2^nd)
• Print articles or their work (K-2^nd)
• Design a poster or sign board (K-2^nd)
• Make a graph (K-2^nd)
• Use the calculator in the computer (K-2^nd)
• Use spell check in their document during writing sessions (2^nd)
• Use the online dictionary and thesaurus (2^nd)
• Use the rhyming dictionary during poetry writing (2^nd)
• Alphabetize a list (K-2^nd)
• Use online tutorials or typing tutorials (K-2^nd)
• Create a bulletin board (K-2^nd)
• Take digital pictures and learn how to upload them (2^nd)
• Research a topic (2^nd)
• Practice typing (K-2^nd)
• Play educational learning games (K-2^nd) such as Math Blaster or Reading Comprehension
• Internet Activities (K-2^nd)
• Type or create stories, poems, and letters (2^nd)
• Use any drawing program to have students illustrate books, poems, pictures, etc. on the computer. The pictures can be posted or even printed out (2^nd)