My 2nd semester is definitely off to a rough start - I spent last Tuesday & Wednesday in the hospital with a myriad of stomach issues and was forced to miss the first day back. Thanks to the snow, though, I was able to rest Thursday & Friday without worrying about class activities.
All of the classes started off watching a video about the International Space Station and all the computer power that it takes to run it. Analyzing data, operating a robotic arm, guidance & basic life support are all controlled by computers on board the ISS.
Each class will begin with typing. Typing, or keyboarding skills, are VITALLY important. Students who do not have a good foundation in keyboarding will be very limited in what they can do in higher grades or even in a job. In class, students must use keyboard covers which hide the letters to force them to memorize the position of the keys.
Speaking of keys, I require the students to use hand sanitizer when entering the classroom every day. This way, they keys stay relatively germ-free. I do clean them with anti-bacterial cleaner some but the hand sanitizer really helps cut down on germ sharing. If you would be so kind as to donate a bottle of hand sanitizer, that would be fantastic. Next time you're at a store, pick up a bottle, please. Thanks!
