sIDE qUESTS HELP TO INTEGRATE LESSONS LEARNED
Much of the work in Computer and Business classes are self paced. When students finish early in class, they have the opportunity to work on other projects.
typing.com
GOAL: Complete all modules.
This teaches students how to type properly with their fingers on the home row. It has ways to break bad habits and prevent "hunting and pecking."
Students created their own logins for this. I encouraged students to sign up with their Cheatham network email and password.
nitrotype.com
GOAL: Reach Level 100.
Students type and race against other students to win, based on their Words Per Minute and accuracy.
Students created their own logins for this.
learningblade.com
GOAL: Complete all modules within assigned Mission.
LearningBlade challenges students with real-world missions which integrate multiple disciplines, such as Math, Science, and Social Studies. This is particularly helpful towards ACT preparation, which is a school-wide focus at Cheatham.
Currently, these are the missions that each class is assigned:
gcflearnfree.org/excelformulas
GOAL: Complete all TRY THIS activities within each numbered module; THEN, pass the Quiz at the end.
This formulas tutorial goes above and beyond what we are learning in class about Microsoft Excel, and it will help students to have a deeper knowledge of how the program works.
No login required.
KHAN ACADEMY
khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/internet-intro
GOAL: Complete all Internet 101 lessons
Learn the basics about the Internet and online security.
Create your own login, using your student email.
khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/career-content/work-in-tech
GOAL: Complete all 9 lessons.
The tech field is vast and growing with several avenues to explore, from engineering to design to business management.
Create your own login, using your student email.
GOAL: Complete all modules.
This teaches students how to type properly with their fingers on the home row. It has ways to break bad habits and prevent "hunting and pecking."
Students created their own logins for this. I encouraged students to sign up with their Cheatham network email and password.
nitrotype.com
GOAL: Reach Level 100.
Students type and race against other students to win, based on their Words Per Minute and accuracy.
Students created their own logins for this.
learningblade.com
GOAL: Complete all modules within assigned Mission.
LearningBlade challenges students with real-world missions which integrate multiple disciplines, such as Math, Science, and Social Studies. This is particularly helpful towards ACT preparation, which is a school-wide focus at Cheatham.
Currently, these are the missions that each class is assigned:
- Advanced Computer Apps: Haiti Orphanage
- Computer Apps: Hack Attack
- Business Communications: Entrepreneurship
gcflearnfree.org/excelformulas
GOAL: Complete all TRY THIS activities within each numbered module; THEN, pass the Quiz at the end.
This formulas tutorial goes above and beyond what we are learning in class about Microsoft Excel, and it will help students to have a deeper knowledge of how the program works.
No login required.
KHAN ACADEMY
khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/internet-intro
GOAL: Complete all Internet 101 lessons
Learn the basics about the Internet and online security.
Create your own login, using your student email.
khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/career-content/work-in-tech
GOAL: Complete all 9 lessons.
The tech field is vast and growing with several avenues to explore, from engineering to design to business management.
Create your own login, using your student email.