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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Give Your Child Great Computer Skills : Give Your Child Great Computer Skills Kelly Ling 2010 Southeast Homeschool Expo Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills : Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills In 2001, about 40% of ALL workers used word processing, email, the Internet, or desktop publishing on the job. Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills : Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills In 2001, about 40% of ALL workers used word processing, email, the Internet, or desktop publishing on the job. Over 35% used spreadsheets or databases. That number has most certainly gone up by now, with industries as diverse as fast food and state wildlife departments making extensive use of computers. Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills - Continued : Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills - Continued Today more than 1 in 3 consumers shops and reads news online. Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills - Continued : Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills - Continued Today more than 1 in 3 consumers shops and reads news online. The use of computers is not going away anytime soon. Internet Safety: A MUST! : Internet Safety: A MUST! Explain the importance of keeping personal information private. Explain what personal information is. Younger children may not understand that addresses, phone numbers, school names, and parent names should be kept private. Internet Safety: A MUST! : Internet Safety: A MUST! Explain the importance of keeping personal information private. Explain what personal information is. Younger children may not understand that addresses, phone numbers, school names, and parent names should be kept private. Keep the computer in a public place. Children should not need privacy while using the Internet to network with friends or while they are doing homework. You should be able to monitor your child’s Internet use at all times. Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued : Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued Make sure your child knows that he can, and should, let you know if anyone he meets on the Internet makes him feel uncomfortable. The same applies to information or websites that your child may accidentally access; knowing how your child gained access to dangerous information will help you to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued : Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued Make sure your child knows that he can, and should, let you know if anyone he meets on the Internet makes him feel uncomfortable. The same applies to information or websites that your child may accidentally access; knowing how your child gained access to dangerous information will help you to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. Prohibit the exchange of personal photographs, especially with strangers. A picture, combined with any other personal information that may have been obtained, will increase a sexual predator’s chances of locating and harming your child. Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued : Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued Make sure you have access to your child’s user ID’s and passwords, not only for e-mail accounts but also for any website that requires the input of personal information for private access. Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued : Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued Make sure you have access to your child’s user ID’s and passwords, not only for e-mail accounts but also for any website that requires the input of personal information for private access. Prohibit your child from meeting online friends in person. If there is a reason for you to allow a personal meeting, it should be in a public place and in your presence. Your child should not gain the impression that it is ok to meet other people without your permission. Internet Safety Programs – A MUST! : Internet Safety Programs – A MUST! NetNanny InternetSafety.com http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/ Social Media : Social Media What is it? Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Twitter Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Twitter MySpace – Becoming Obsolete Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Twitter MySpace – Becoming Obsolete Appropriate age level Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Twitter MySpace – Becoming Obsolete Appropriate age level Before you let your kids on, learn it yourself! Computing Skills for Preschoolers : Computing Skills for Preschoolers Go over common computer words like click, press, mouse, keyboard, screen, "Enter" button and close out. Make sure they understand the difference between right and left clicking on the mouse. Computing Skills for Preschoolers : Computing Skills for Preschoolers Go over common computer words like click, press, mouse, keyboard, screen, "Enter" button and close out. Make sure they understand the difference between right and left clicking on the mouse. Teach your preschooler the difference between using the keyboard and mouse. Computing Skills for Preschoolers : Computing Skills for Preschoolers Go over common computer words like click, press, mouse, keyboard, screen, "Enter" button and close out. Make sure they understand the difference between right and left clicking on the mouse. Teach your preschooler the difference between using the keyboard and mouse. Find fun websites that give easy-to-follow instructions. Create a special favorites folder for your child's websites. Show them how to open their websites and click on the games. Computing Skills for Elementary School : Computing Skills for Elementary School Keyboarding – typing games, typing programs, free online typing tutors Computing Skills for Elementary School : Computing Skills for Elementary School Keyboarding – typing games, typing programs, free online typing tutors Word Processing – Word, WordPerfect, OpenOffice (free) Computing Skills for Elementary School : Computing Skills for Elementary School Keyboarding – typing games, typing programs, free online typing tutors Word Processing – Word, WordPerfect, OpenOffice (free) Search Skills – Google, Yahoo, etc. Computing Skills for Elementary School : Computing Skills for Elementary School Keyboarding – typing games, typing programs, free online typing tutors Word Processing – Word, WordPerfect, OpenOffice (free) Search Skills – Google, Yahoo, etc. Send & receive emails – KidMail.net Computing Skills for Teens : Computing Skills for Teens Spreadsheets, data bases, presentation skills (OpenOffice – similar to Microsoft Word) Computing Skills for Teens : Computing Skills for Teens Spreadsheets, data bases, presentation skills (OpenOffice – similar to Microsoft Word) Programming skills – PHP essential, game programming, Lego Robotics, etc. Computing Skills for Teens : Computing Skills for Teens Spreadsheets, data bases, presentation skills (OpenOffice – similar to Microsoft Word) Programming skills – PHP essential, game programming, Lego Robotics, etc. Web Design Skills – HTML, CMS, Graphics (GIMP) Computing Skills for Teens : Computing Skills for Teens Spreadsheets, data bases, presentation skills (OpenOffice – similar to Microsoft Word) Programming skills – PHP essential, game programming, Lego Robotics, etc. Web Design Skills – HTML, CMS, Graphics (GIMP) Extensive research skills – learn how to research yourself What is a blog : What is a blog Blog is short for weblog It’s a personal and public journal or diary on the web A way for kids to connect to their global peers It’s the wave of the future and a new way to communicate Where Did Blogs Come From? : Where Did Blogs Come From? Blogging began in the mid 1990’s. It is not clear who the very first blogger was. The art of blogging took hold of the technological world in 1999. The very first blogs were Internet web tours. Initially thought of as diaries or online journals, blogs have evolved into the latest web content. Blogs are the Latest Craze in Communication : Blogs are the Latest Craze in Communication Blogging is a connection to the world. There are all types of blogs: Personal Blog - shares your thoughts and ideas with the world. Business Blog - a way to keep in touch with customers, suppliers, or prospective customers. Photo Blog - online photo album to share photos with family and friends. Family Blog - helps family stay in touch by posting family news. Community Blog - team schedules, meeting updates, and information for community members. Benefits of Blogging for Kids : Benefits of Blogging for Kids Responsibility and Commitment - daily posts and regular updates require children to be disciplined and responsible. Communication - increased communication with friends and relatives. Technology - exposure to innovative Internet technologies that help them with communication skills. Continued Benefits : Continued Benefits Improved Writing Skills - when presented with an audience, children will want to present their best work. Improved Editing Skills - editing daily entries will help children learn how to present their ideas clearly and professionally. Improved Spelling - automated spell-checking helps children be aware of spelling errors when they occur. Typing - gets children familiar with keyboards at a young age quickly making them proficient typists. Recommended Blogging Sites for Homeschoolers : Recommended Blogging Sites for Homeschoolers HomeschoolBlogger.com AtoZHomeschool.com Both are FREE to use Contact Me : Contact Me Kelly Ling, Homeschooling Mom of 5; ladysham@bellsouth.net Some of my websites Homeschool-Articles.com HomeschoolTopSites.com ShamrocksWeb.com View this Presentation Again You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Give Your Child Great Computer Skills : Give Your Child Great Computer Skills Kelly Ling 2010 Southeast Homeschool Expo Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills : Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills In 2001, about 40% of ALL workers used word processing, email, the Internet, or desktop publishing on the job. Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills : Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills In 2001, about 40% of ALL workers used word processing, email, the Internet, or desktop publishing on the job. Over 35% used spreadsheets or databases. That number has most certainly gone up by now, with industries as diverse as fast food and state wildlife departments making extensive use of computers. Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills - Continued : Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills - Continued Today more than 1 in 3 consumers shops and reads news online. Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills - Continued : Life Today Requires Basic Computer Skills - Continued Today more than 1 in 3 consumers shops and reads news online. The use of computers is not going away anytime soon. Internet Safety: A MUST! : Internet Safety: A MUST! Explain the importance of keeping personal information private. Explain what personal information is. Younger children may not understand that addresses, phone numbers, school names, and parent names should be kept private. Internet Safety: A MUST! : Internet Safety: A MUST! Explain the importance of keeping personal information private. Explain what personal information is. Younger children may not understand that addresses, phone numbers, school names, and parent names should be kept private. Keep the computer in a public place. Children should not need privacy while using the Internet to network with friends or while they are doing homework. You should be able to monitor your child’s Internet use at all times. Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued : Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued Make sure your child knows that he can, and should, let you know if anyone he meets on the Internet makes him feel uncomfortable. The same applies to information or websites that your child may accidentally access; knowing how your child gained access to dangerous information will help you to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued : Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued Make sure your child knows that he can, and should, let you know if anyone he meets on the Internet makes him feel uncomfortable. The same applies to information or websites that your child may accidentally access; knowing how your child gained access to dangerous information will help you to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. Prohibit the exchange of personal photographs, especially with strangers. A picture, combined with any other personal information that may have been obtained, will increase a sexual predator’s chances of locating and harming your child. Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued : Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued Make sure you have access to your child’s user ID’s and passwords, not only for e-mail accounts but also for any website that requires the input of personal information for private access. Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued : Internet Safety: A MUST! - Continued Make sure you have access to your child’s user ID’s and passwords, not only for e-mail accounts but also for any website that requires the input of personal information for private access. Prohibit your child from meeting online friends in person. If there is a reason for you to allow a personal meeting, it should be in a public place and in your presence. Your child should not gain the impression that it is ok to meet other people without your permission. Internet Safety Programs – A MUST! : Internet Safety Programs – A MUST! NetNanny InternetSafety.com http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/ Social Media : Social Media What is it? Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Twitter Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Twitter MySpace – Becoming Obsolete Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Twitter MySpace – Becoming Obsolete Appropriate age level Social Media : Social Media What is it? Facebook Twitter MySpace – Becoming Obsolete Appropriate age level Before you let your kids on, learn it yourself! Computing Skills for Preschoolers : Computing Skills for Preschoolers Go over common computer words like click, press, mouse, keyboard, screen, "Enter" button and close out. Make sure they understand the difference between right and left clicking on the mouse. Computing Skills for Preschoolers : Computing Skills for Preschoolers Go over common computer words like click, press, mouse, keyboard, screen, "Enter" button and close out. Make sure they understand the difference between right and left clicking on the mouse. Teach your preschooler the difference between using the keyboard and mouse. Computing Skills for Preschoolers : Computing Skills for Preschoolers Go over common computer words like click, press, mouse, keyboard, screen, "Enter" button and close out. Make sure they understand the difference between right and left clicking on the mouse. Teach your preschooler the difference between using the keyboard and mouse. Find fun websites that give easy-to-follow instructions. Create a special favorites folder for your child's websites. Show them how to open their websites and click on the games. Computing Skills for Elementary School : Computing Skills for Elementary School Keyboarding – typing games, typing programs, free online typing tutors Computing Skills for Elementary School : Computing Skills for Elementary School Keyboarding – typing games, typing programs, free online typing tutors Word Processing – Word, WordPerfect, OpenOffice (free) Computing Skills for Elementary School : Computing Skills for Elementary School Keyboarding – typing games, typing programs, free online typing tutors Word Processing – Word, WordPerfect, OpenOffice (free) Search Skills – Google, Yahoo, etc. Computing Skills for Elementary School : Computing Skills for Elementary School Keyboarding – typing games, typing programs, free online typing tutors Word Processing – Word, WordPerfect, OpenOffice (free) Search Skills – Google, Yahoo, etc. Send & receive emails – KidMail.net Computing Skills for Teens : Computing Skills for Teens Spreadsheets, data bases, presentation skills (OpenOffice – similar to Microsoft Word) Computing Skills for Teens : Computing Skills for Teens Spreadsheets, data bases, presentation skills (OpenOffice – similar to Microsoft Word) Programming skills – PHP essential, game programming, Lego Robotics, etc. Computing Skills for Teens : Computing Skills for Teens Spreadsheets, data bases, presentation skills (OpenOffice – similar to Microsoft Word) Programming skills – PHP essential, game programming, Lego Robotics, etc. Web Design Skills – HTML, CMS, Graphics (GIMP) Computing Skills for Teens : Computing Skills for Teens Spreadsheets, data bases, presentation skills (OpenOffice – similar to Microsoft Word) Programming skills – PHP essential, game programming, Lego Robotics, etc. Web Design Skills – HTML, CMS, Graphics (GIMP) Extensive research skills – learn how to research yourself What is a blog : What is a blog Blog is short for weblog It’s a personal and public journal or diary on the web A way for kids to connect to their global peers It’s the wave of the future and a new way to communicate Where Did Blogs Come From? : Where Did Blogs Come From? Blogging began in the mid 1990’s. It is not clear who the very first blogger was. The art of blogging took hold of the technological world in 1999. The very first blogs were Internet web tours. Initially thought of as diaries or online journals, blogs have evolved into the latest web content. Blogs are the Latest Craze in Communication : Blogs are the Latest Craze in Communication Blogging is a connection to the world. There are all types of blogs: Personal Blog - shares your thoughts and ideas with the world. Business Blog - a way to keep in touch with customers, suppliers, or prospective customers. Photo Blog - online photo album to share photos with family and friends. Family Blog - helps family stay in touch by posting family news. Community Blog - team schedules, meeting updates, and information for community members. Benefits of Blogging for Kids : Benefits of Blogging for Kids Responsibility and Commitment - daily posts and regular updates require children to be disciplined and responsible. Communication - increased communication with friends and relatives. Technology - exposure to innovative Internet technologies that help them with communication skills. Continued Benefits : Continued Benefits Improved Writing Skills - when presented with an audience, children will want to present their best work. Improved Editing Skills - editing daily entries will help children learn how to present their ideas clearly and professionally. Improved Spelling - automated spell-checking helps children be aware of spelling errors when they occur. Typing - gets children familiar with keyboards at a young age quickly making them proficient typists. Recommended Blogging Sites for Homeschoolers : Recommended Blogging Sites for Homeschoolers HomeschoolBlogger.com AtoZHomeschool.com Both are FREE to use Contact Me : Contact Me Kelly Ling, Homeschooling Mom of 5; ladysham@bellsouth.net Some of my websites Homeschool-Articles.com HomeschoolTopSites.com ShamrocksWeb.com View this Presentation Again