Welcome to Fifth Grade Tech! :Welcome to Fifth Grade Tech!


Rules of the Computer Lab :Rules of the Computer Lab Respect Yourself. Respect others. Have respect for the computers.


And now a little word about passwords… :And now a little word about passwords… You are responsible for memorizing your username and password. DO NOT SHARE YOUR PASSWORD WITH ANYONE EXCEPT YOUR PARENTS!!!!! You are responsible for what happens on your account!


Now that you have your passwords…. :Now that you have your passwords…. Log in! It may take a few minutes for your computer to get all of your personal settings. Then once you are logged in click on the start menu and click on the Internet icon.


When you get to Internet Explorer :When you get to Internet Explorer You should be on the RPCS Intranet page.


Once you are on Intranet page, scroll down until you see the word find. :Once you are on Intranet page, scroll down until you see the word find.


In the find box type in my last name: torres :In the find box type in my last name: torres Then click on Find.


Then click on the very last link on the page. :Then click on the very last link on the page. This will take you to my website.


Very important!!!! :Very important!!!! When you are going online to see what your assignments are, make sure you click on the link for your class! All the assignments are the same but the due dates are different!


Okay, now scroll down :Okay, now scroll down


Now scroll down until you see today’s date: :Now scroll down until you see today’s date:


Okay, now let’s go over what the assignments are: :Okay, now let’s go over what the assignments are: Let’s start with the First Assignment: Go through the Types of Software powerpoint. Once you have finished going through the powerpoint match the terms together on the answer sheet. The ppt handout looks like this:


This is what your answer sheet looks like: :This is what your answer sheet looks like:


So… :So… Read this… Answer this…


Now, what’s the next assignment? :Now, what’s the next assignment? Go to the following website: http://www.quia.com/jg/1130995.html and play the review games. Have your parents or guardians initial on the comment sheet that you completed the activity.


Great, I played two games now what? :Great, I played two games now what?


So… :So… Play…. Parent signs


Okay, last assignment: :Okay, last assignment: Write a two paragraph description of what you did this summer and what you are looking forward to doing this year. Use descriptive words and make sure you check your grammar. You may write or type your description. If you type your answer you can use an online tool called  www.writely.com. You can type your paragraphs ,save it and I instantly get your assignment!  Make sure you type your name first on your document. No name, no credit.


Now what? :Now what? Go to www.writely.com Type in the username and password. Username: rpcs5th@yahoo.com Password: computer2008 Click sign in.


Now, click on new then click on document. :Now, click on new then click on document.


Now you get a screen that looks like this: :Now you get a screen that looks like this:


First, type your name at the top. Then type your two paragraphs. :First, type your name at the top. Then type your two paragraphs. Remember a good paragraph is 5-10 sentences long.


When you are done typing your paragraphs just click on save and close. :When you are done typing your paragraphs just click on save and close.


That’s it! Ms. T will automatically get your work! :That’s it! Ms. T will automatically get your work! Awesome!


Remember if you have any problems: :Remember if you have any problems: E-mail Ms. T or let her know as soon as you can. torresw@rpcs.org