• Start small! At first, only change your favorite project from handwriting to the computer.
• Then transfer end of chapter projects from your existing language series to word processing projects.
• Think about science or social studies connections that the students can write about.
• Don’t expect to finish projects quickly at first. Once the children are used to writing this way, things will speed up.

Tips for Younger Students:

• Kindergartners and first graders benefit from adding words or sentences to already started pieces.
• Save a template form for each child before the lesson begins.
• Stop every ten minutes or so and have everyone click the save icon.
• Have the class generate a list of important words for each assignment and give each child a copy.

Working with Intermediate Children:

• Time spent learning to type is never wasted.
• Channel competitive folks into increasing their speed and accuracy scores in typing!
• Remind students to save every ten minutes!
• Use cut, paste, and drag functions to make correcting work fun.

Contact us at Alice Costello Elementary School in Brooklawn, Camden County if you have questions or would like us to present this material at a workshop.

Phone: (856) 456-4039 Fax: (856) 456-7980

Web site: http://www.alicecostello.com