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Computers: Mrs. Gaulzetti,
Technology Teacher-
Computer Class information for
Heminway Park, Polk, and Judson Schools
 

 gaulzettidi@watertownctschools.org  

 Happy Spring!


 Most students are progressing nicely.  We only meet as a class once a week so any practice you do at home will help you greatly. 

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Heminway Park
Computer Lab
6th grade
 
 

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Welcome to the Heminway Computer Page.  Students come here twice a week for approximately 44 minutes each time.  One class is used for learning and improving keyboarding skills and other various computer applications.  (Keyboarding was introduced in 5th grade.)  The second class is team taught between the language arts teachers and myself.  Students will learn to properly format reports, essays and letters.  Our goal here to is to have them publish professional looking pieces of work.  We expect to see great improvement as the year progresses in both their keyboarding proficiency and their computer application skills. 


Judson School
Computer Lab
5th grade


Polk School
Computer Lab
5th grade

During 5th grade, students are introduced to keyboarding skills. They only have about 30 minutes of instruction a week. For this reason, any additional practice they do at home will greatly improve their performance. They can loosely tape a piece of paper over their keyboard and put their hands underneath it so they are not tempted to look at the keys. Practice, practice, practice is the only way to really learn this important skill!

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The following are some fun links that will
help you improve your keyboarding skills.
  
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    Dance Mat Typing - Welcome to Dance Mat Typing, an introduction to touch typing for children aged 7 - 11 years. This starts out with very easy lessons - many of you may be able to skip the beginning lessons.  Make your way to Level 4.
 

TyperShark- This is a new game that is for those who type 20WPM or better!  Type the words to get rid of sharks and other sea creatures.  Note: Typer Shark is not compatible with Unix or Macintosh computers.  You will also need JAVA on your computer to access this game. 

  Online Typing Test  Scroll down to "Go to Online Typing Test". Then click on "Begin test now." Check your skill level now and then again after you have been practicing for a few weeks.
Bubble Typing Game   Key the letters on the bubbles as they rise to pop them. Can you keep up as the game speeds up?
Typing Lessons    Select a skill level, set the timer and begin a lesson.  Check out the hints offered in the instructions.

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Barracuda Typing Game- free fun flash typing game is designed to teach typing. Type words into the box as they appear floating down the river.

Letter Speed Race - Find the key on the keyboard that matches the screen.  How many letters can you key in 30 seconds?

 Click here for Some Keyboard facts and hints


A note on typing speed: WPM (words per minute) is calculated by dividing the total number of characters and spaces you type by 5. A speed of 40 wpm is the basic minimum required by many employers and government positions. Does this mean that all of our students should be typing this fast? No! Effective typing speeds should be faster than your handwriting speed. The average 6th grader writes between 11 and 15 words a minute. So students need to set realistic goals for themselves and speed will come with practice. Extra practice throughout the week really goes a long way toward improving keyboard skills.

 

Note: May 19th

is Heminway Park School's
field trip to the Bronz Zoo

Black Dog
"You belong in a Zoo"
 Games

 

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Heminway Park School

37 Heminway Park Rd
Watertown, CT 06795
Litchfield County
Phone: (860) 945-4860
 

Email- galpinsu@watertownschools.org
Office Phone - (860) 945-4860
To report an absence please call nurse at (860) 945-4865
School Hours - 8:15 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
                            Early Dismissal - 12:45 p.m.
                            Delayed Opening - 9:45 a.m.