Technology Requirement

The state has new technology requirements for our students. When they reach 8th grade, they will be taking a test on their knowledge of basic technology applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Moviemaker. After CRCT, we will be working on short story narratives. I thought this would be a good time to teach the students Moviemaker. If you have Windows XP or Vista, you should have Moviemaker on your computer. Each student chose a short story to illustrate. In order for them to work on this project at home, they will need access to a flash drive. None of the new computers in Cobb County take diskettes. Your child will need a flash drive through middle school, high school, and college. A few of my students who bought new flash drives paid $15 for 2 gigabytes (Walmart). You can also find them at local drugstores. If you have an extra laying around the house that will be fine.

For the project, your child will need pictures that will illustrate their short story and a school appropriate song for the background. I have one of the computer labs the first full week in May. The project must be completed by May 9th which is the end of our time in the lab. Sixth grade has Field Day on Thursday, May 8th. That only leaves us four days in the lab.