Computer classes are coming back to Middle School like Converse Hightops! West Islip Business Teachers are revitalizing the curriculum in grades 7 & 8 by exploring and exposing students to a variety of technological resources. Way beyond typing “fff space jjj space” students are training to become flexible and resilient lifelong learners.
Topics include: Respect for MS Word and Excel for their transferable skills Mastering file management both network and cloud-based Typing with all your fingers is still faster Using Naviance for personal reflection and planning FlipGrid, Padlet and other free tools are part of my every day Google Docs and Apps are so easy now Incorporating Gmail and Calendar for positive time management Google Sites as our digital portfolio