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Extractions: Research indicates that young children are also prone to developing repetitive stress problems due to their increased time using a computer. Using a keyboard that causes them to stretch their smaller hands can only exacerbate this predisposition to injury. LittleFingers® helps reduce the possibility of injury by allowing children to learn proper typing techniques on a keyboard that has been scientifically designed to fit their smaller hands and fingers. By using a keyboard that "fits," children are more apt to learn proper keyboarding faster and easier, and will have less of a chance to develop poor keyboarding habits that can hinder rather than enhance their future computing experience. LittleFingers® is not a toyit is technically superior to any of the so-called plastic "kiddy" keyboards on the market. It is a full-function keyboard that has all the features of adult keyboardsand a lot moreonly in a smaller format. Outside of its patented layout, one of LittleFingers® many unique features is its "dual-mode" capability which allows a second or adult-sized keyboard to be plugged into it and permits both keyboards to be used simultaneously! This enables parents, teachers or other students to work side-by-side as a hands-on typing coach or buddy to help children learn proper keyboarding skills and/or participate in joint, interactive computing activities together. This exclusive feature not only empowers children to emulate their teachers and parents, but it also promotes bonding and builds rapport with parents and teachers alike.
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Extractions: SpeedSkin Covers Typing Master Language Conversion SpeedSkin Covers Do your students watch their fingers as they type? Opaque SPEEDSKIN keyboard covers accelerate keyboard memorization, and train students to keep their eyes on the screen, not on their fingers. No more keyboard peeking! Requires students to concentrate on touch-typing
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Extractions: Moderator: Andrew Hisey, Oberlin College Conservatory of Music The First National Group Piano and Piano Pedagogy Forum opened with a session featuring five group piano experts discussing how they adapted their curriculum to the size and nature of their institutions. After the panelists described their individual situations, they fielded questions from the audience. Michelle Conda shared her views on the importance of including non-major group piano class as a course in a university. Her past experience at the University of Toledo demonstrated that there was a high demand for non-major classes. She initially started off with the beginning level and within a few years had expanded the course sequence to four levels. All four levels of piano classes were filled every semester. The high demand also occurred when she offered non-major piano classes at University of Cincinnati. She stated that teaching these classes was extremely rewarding. She also pointed out that non-major piano classes were useful to some music majors as well; these classes could serve as preparation for music majors who were not ready for standard music classes. They could also be used as group teaching demonstration classes for piano pedagogy students.
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Extractions: Easy to use in computer training lessons . See whats new in version 3 here! Evaluation software available here! NetOp School for Windows version 3.1 A powerful new tool to enhance computer-based training, NetOp School is a highly acclaimed software solution designed to make computer-based teaching more effective. Using advanced remote-control technology, NetOp School allows teachers to perform online virtually all the tasks they can in a traditional class setting. Key benefits of NetOp School Show any screen in real-time to all students. Enhanced ability to monitor and assist students. Teachers have better control of the students. Easy to hold text or audio discussions online. Easier for students to request help discreetly.
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Extractions: TTT Home Elementary Middle High ... Forum Program 12: Grade 9-12 Projects High Tech Music Practical English Physics Simulations High Tech Music Bix uses technology to enhance the teaching of music. In Soundscapes, a music appreciation class, the computer allows the students to learn about the elements of music by writing their own songs. Each unit is set up to teach a musical concept. The teacher or the computer provides the rest of the song to make it sound complete. The students have a set of rules or guidelines to follow that will help them write music that they like the sound of. The students are responsible for problem solving within the parameters of the project, and each project moves more and more responsibility to the student. For example, the first project for the class is to create an eight bar drum beat that is in rhythm and uses at least four different rums. The students can choose to write a rock beat, a swing beat, a reggae beat or another style. For the beat to sound good, they will have to understand the concept of rhythm, choose drums that sound good together and use the proper software controls. If they leave out any of the pieces, the missing piece or pieces will be instantly identifiable when their piece is played back. Both students and teacher will be able to instantly assess whether they have met the curriculum goals.
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Extractions: Home > Computer Hardware Positioning your computer and keyboard is a good first step toward creating a relaxed and healthy work environment. With a few minor adjustments, you can lessen the chances of strain to your upper body. Steps: Arrange your work area so that when you set up your computer and keyboard, you will be directly facing both. This avoids unnecessary twisting and turning. Place the computer on an adjustable table or desk so that the top line of the monitor is at or below eye level when you are sitting. This lessens the chance of stressing your neck muscles. Place monitor at arm's length away from you to reduce visual fatigue. Adjust the height of your monitor by placing it on top of or removing it from the system case (computer). Position monitor so that it is at a right angle to the glare of windows in your work area. Tilt your screen if you are still experiencing glare.
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Extractions: In my experience of teaching keyboarding, I have found that rarely does a single software program do the whole job. In my opinion, a typing tutor or edutainment keyboarding game is an innapropriate way to teach the early habits and basics of sound keyboarding; if this critical aspect of learning the keyboard is addressed at all! The importance of teaching ergonomics and correct use of hands, fingers and body alignment has become critical in the light of current research into repetitive stress injury and health-related issues. The KeyBoard Coach course addresses the need to teach pre-keyboarding concepts and correct fingering while providing a complete course for those wishing an alternative approach to learn keyboarding. The system incorporates word processing skills and encourages creative writing and editing. There is an important distinction between the underlying method/philosophy of KeyBoard Coach and that of most currently available commercial software. In the past 20-30 years, methods of teaching typing and most computer keyboarding programs employ a home-row method that teaches first the middle row (an ASDFGHJKL) Only after this meaningless set of letters ( letter salad !) has been learned does the home-row method add the rest of the keyboard letters, one at a time, through a series of exercises that are practices in a mindless and rote way. Current edutainment keyboarding software that is based upon the home-row method can be boring and frustrating to many would-be keyboarders.
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Extractions: That Provides Access to Literacy for Diverse Learners Elspeth Sladden, M.Ed. M.A., 500 West End Avenue #12B, New York, NY 10024 Elspeth@thelearningstudio.com Abstract Keyboard Coach acquisition of keyboarding for the disabled; it describes a quickstart approach that may be adjusted to meet the learning needs of students, to provide essential student motivation, and to meet the time constraints of school curricula. Rationale As the internet and Email features appear in an ever increasing number of households, the computer becomes critical to modern day communication, and the keyboard replaces the pencil as the conventional tool of communication. While people of all ages can benefit by acquiring keyboarding skills, those with dysgraphia, low vision and various disabilities depend upon it. Speech recognition programs may one day supplant keyboards for a variety of input tasks. However, using hands for silent communication while processing thought is a part of our cognitive heritage and speech recognition will not work for many individuals with specific disabilities. Background Typing Tutor edutainment software such as "Mavis Beacon", "Mario Teaches Typing" and "Type to Learn", has the disadvantage of being based upon the
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Extractions: Frequently Asked Questions Go to Learning In Hand's Front Page Where did you get the funding for your project? Here are some grant resources I complied that may help with funding: http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/p5/handhelds/links/grants.html How much does it cost? We purchased most hardware some time ago. Since technology is always evolving, I recommend checking what is currently available. For my classroom, the Palm m515 retailed for $299 in 2002 (it is now discontinued). The portable keyboard was about $70. You should be able to get educational/bulk discounts. Also, check out the Palm Educational Purchase Program Here is a list with links of the hardware I use in my classroom. Here is a page of links about Palm hardware. With the exception of the word processor WordSmith , all applications we use are freeware. Here is a page that lists where to download free applications and a list of what I use with fifth graders.
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Extractions: Annotated Bibliography of Computer Software for Teaching Early Reading and Spelling Development of this bibliography was supported in part by Project RIME: Reading Methods of Efficacy (Grant #H029K60081) and Project RIMES 2000 (Grant #H325N990058). Developed by Deborah Rhein, Mary Alibrandi, Mary Lyons, Janice Sammons, and Luther Doyle. For further information, contact Janice Sammons (jsammons@u.arizona.edu) 520-621-7893 or view our webpage at: www.u.arizona.edu/~pforeman/Rimes2000/rimes_2000.html ABC with Hickory and Me Grades: PreK-1 Students explore an interactive kitchen with a friendly mouse Hickory, as they practice matching letters and sounds. The program uses objects for students to associate with alphabet sounds. Adjustable difficulty levels. Programs can be previewed for 30 days free of charge. Price: $14.95 WIN/PC, MAC
Extractions: A Cross Curricular, Interdisciplinary, Multi-Cultural Resource 60 Traditional Children's Songs, Chants, Games, Proverbs, and Culture Collected from the American Virgin Islands 9/11 World Trade Center Crisis Curriculum Become a lifeguard - Learn Morse Code Ham radios in the aftermath of September 11 2001 "If we don't change directions, we'll wind up where we're headed."
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Extractions: Lisa Clarke, Teacher, Ontario Conference It never fails that at one time or another teachers are asked to teach a subject outside of their 'comfort' zone. In the case of technology, elementary teachers are forced to teach students how to use the computers while they themselves may have little or no knowledge about them. Recently while flipping through the curriculum guidelines for Technology, I came to the realisation that while formal computers is not taught until high school, there are many tasks that elementary students are expected to perform. For example, students are expected to be able to prepare and print a word processing document; however keyboarding and other computer program instruction are not taught until high school. How can we expect students to use programs like word processing programs with little or no formal training? In order to set students up for success in their school careers, time in class needs to be devoted to teaching students the basics of computers and how to use the tools to complete their assignments. Therefore, more elementary teachers need to spend the time to teach computers as a subject. There seems to be two problems that present themselves when we think about teaching computers as a subject. The first problem is lack of computer training among the teachers. I don't know about your school, but mine does not have the resources to hire a dedicated computer teacher (or network administrator for that matter), so computer instruction is left to the classroom teachers. For most teachers, they seem to rely on easy to run programmes that leave the actual teaching to the computer. At most, students are showed how to start programs and save information with little or no instruction on how to actually use the programs. Many times teachers still integrate technology into their curriculum simply by having students use a game like 3rd Grade Adventures during centre time.
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Extractions: Teachers will use Microsoft Word to create a template for a school or classroom newsletter. These same skills acquired will be applicable to most word processing programs and desktop publishing programs on Windows or MAC platforms. Skills for creating templates include headers and footers, text frames, columns, graphics and double-sided printing.
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Extractions: Laurita Moore-Diaz teaches Spanish and Computer courses at SMCC. What follows is a casual conversation we held about her use of the Internet and computers in general as well as issues for her Spanish-speaking students. Alan: How long have you been teaching at SMCC? Laurita: I moved from administration to teaching four years ago and I truly love teaching. I teach computer information systems and Spanish. Alan: What specific courses are you teaching now? Laurita: I'm teaching Spanish 101, 102, 201, 202. It's a lot of fun. The two computer classes I teach are the basic BPC 110, the university transfer class, and the Internet course. One of the things that has been exciting for me as a bilingual computer teacher is I've been able to mainstream the ESL students before they finish their English classes. That's been very rewarding. Instead of having to wait two full years before they can take any university-level classes, they are able to take the BPC 110 or the Internet class. They have to know some English because most of the materials are in English, but they are able to speak to me and ask me questions in Spanish, have their questions answered in Spanish and write their journals in Spanish. It's very rewarding to be able to move them through the process a little quicker and it tends to hold on to them much better. Our retention rate is better with students we can mainstream.
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Extractions: Buy Childrens Computer Keyboards At Discount Prices. Customer Service Address Editor Mailing List Your Settings ... Checkout Search All of the words The exact phrase Any of the words Matches [ 4 Products in 2 Presentation Pages ] Teach or test anything with America's favorite quiz show on your television! Classroom Jeopardy Teach or test anything with America's favorite quiz show on your television! For years, educators have praised Jeopardy! as a wonderful motivational tool. Now, in cooperation with the producers of the award-winning quiz show, Classroom Jeopardy! brings 100% of the lights, sounds, and action of the TV show to school! Best of all, it's designed to make it super-easy to write your own questions to quiz the subjects your students need to learn, whether they're working on single-digit subtraction or molecular biochemistry! From the excitement of the Daily Double to the famous strains of the Jeopardy! Think Music, Classroom Jeopardy! plays exactly like the real thing. The player or team selects a category and value, which you enter with your 'Host' remote controller. The 'answer' is instantly displayed on your TV screen in large type that's visible even from the back of the room. When players or teams 'buzz in' on their wireless remote controllers, you only have to press 'Correct' or 'Incorrect' on the Host unit, and the electronic scoreboard takes care of adding (or subtracting!) the points automatically. Base Unit with Electronic Scoreboard makes scoring fast and easy. During gameplay, a green light appears above the name of the first player to signal in. When the player answers, the score is automatically increased or reduced!
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Extractions: Back to Special Programs Festival Miami Friends of Music, Inc. Grammy in the Schools ... Dance Preparatory Program Keyboard for Kids Strings for Kids Music Education Day School of Music at Salzburg Frost School of Music Alumni Association ... 2003-2004 Calendar WHY STUDY PIANO? - For years, arts advocates have argued that music education develops the concentration, coordination, and self-confidence necessary for children to excel in other facets of their lives. Recent studies support this claim. A 1989 study conducted using 282 second graders in Greenwood, Mississippi concluded that by the end of two semesters of piano study, children in the piano class scored an average of seven percentage points higher on Standard Achievement Tests as compared to those who did not study piano. The piano group demonstrated a greater ability to concentrate and showed marked improvement in coordination and self-confidence. This is only one proven example of what piano study can do for your child. CAN CHILDREN LEARN PIANO IN GROUPS?
Extractions: Ms. Garrett has been teaching Instrumental Music (Band) at Central Park School since 1992. She also directs the 3rd Grade students in the Music Technology Lab, established in 1997. Ms. Garrett started the Music Technology web site devoted specifically to the 3rd grade students and their work because it is such a popular class at the school and in Birmingham. The students use Music Ace, Sibelius and Music Time Deluxe Software to assist in their music instruction. Their compositions are converted to MIDI and Sibelius Music Scorch files to be posted on our web site. Students also use various software programs such as Teach Me Piano, Discovering Keyboards and Musicus, along with taking music quizzes on our web site.
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Extractions: DVORAK2.GIF 6/30/97 I read with special interest Gerald Baker's letter in the July/August Bulletin I have known about the Dvorak keyboard since 1942 when I ran across an article in The New York Times while in elementary school. Intrigued as I was by the claims of Dvorak, I nevertheless learned touch typing on QWERTY for the obvious reason: availability. I hated typing. I was error-prone. Every now and then, my fingers would not connect with my mind and I would have to violate the code of the touch-typist and sneak a peek at the keyboard. Worst, I found the process exhausting to my fingers and draining to my emotions as I had to fight for the off-home keys. The computer has changed all that. The biggest psychic relief, of course, was the ability to make corrections on a word processor without retyping an entire page or fussing with correction tape or fluid. But I wanted to go further and relieve the tension in my fingers. Acquiring a Dvorak keyboard was no longer any problem. One may purchase a Dvorak keyboard, but a cost-free alternative is simply to use software that comes with many operating systems that allows instant reassignment of the QWERTY keys to the Dvorak configuration. And you may still share the computer with your non-Dvorak colleagues since the same software is quickly removable. Software Conversions Windows 3.1
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Extractions: The new Yamaha PSR2100 represents a significant step forward in the portable keyboard product line. With the addition of USB computer connectivity, screens capable of displaying sheet music, and systems designed to use the power and expandability of the Internet, the features and performance characteristics of the truly blurs the lines between hobbyists and professional users. Graphic representations of functions, including computer-like folders showing song, style and function lists, animated help screens, song lyrics, music notation, and more are now included on the PSR2100. Chord data from standard MIDI files can be used by the Style section to immediately take a song from one arrangement to another, providing a valuable tool for a songwriter or arranger. Innovations continue with the addition of Yamahas remarkable Music Finder Function, which makes operation as simple as knowing a song title. The user chooses from hundreds of song titles, pushes a button and the entire keyboard automatically adjusts to all appropriate settings for that particular song.