Welcome To Learning All About Computers
 

Hello, My name is Ronette L. Yarbrough 
and I am the Technology Specialist at Tedder.  
I  teach 3rd, 4th, & 5th  graders Computer Technology.  
I have been teaching at Tedder since 1992.
I  have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in Education Specializing in Technology from Florida Atlantic University. 

I am also the TLC: 
Technology Liaison Contact 
at Tedder Elementary.
 I am responsible for student training, staff development training,  purchasing of computers and hardware, inventory of computers and hardware, repairs, and much more. 
You can reach me Tedder 954-786-3750 or ryarbro@bellsouth.net 

This is Penny. She is a Pug and a fun addition to our family.

Students go here to see a preview of the course you are about to start in our Technology Class.
Let's have fun and learn about computers together.
 

Parents see below for a description of the course your child will be taking in our Technology Class.

 

 

Learning All About Computers

 
"Learning ALL About Computers "
 is designed for Intermediate Elementary Students to become familiar with information to help them understand what a computer is, the history of computers, how a computer works, the components of a computer, how we use computers today, the job opportunities in the computer field, how to buy a computer and what computers might be like in the future.

 

 

For Parents and Teachers:

Unit Title: 

Learning All About Computers 
Unit Outcomes: Students will become familiar with information to help them understand what a computer is, the history of computers, the hardware that is available for computers, what is inside a computer, several types of software available for computers and how to use the many functions of computers. 

Technology and the Florida Sunshine State Standards:

 Language Arts:
L.A.B.2.2.2.4: Student uses electronic technology, including word -processing software and electronic encyclopedias, to create, revise, retrieve, and verify information.
L.A.B.2.3.4: Student uses electronic technology including database and software to gather information and communicate new knowledge.
Science:
SC.H3.2.1: Student understands people, alone or in groups, invent new tools to solve problems and do work that affects aspects of life outside science.
SC.H.3.3.6: Student knows that no mater who does science and mathematics or invents things, or when or where they do it, the knowledge and technology that results can eventually become available to everyone.
SC.H.3.3.7: Student knows that computers speed up and extend people's ability to collect, sort, and analyze data, prepare research papers; and share data and ideas with others.
Social Studies: 
SS.A.2.2.1: Student knows the significant scientific and technological achievements of various societies.
SS.A.2.3.3: Student understands  importance technological developments and how they influenced human society.

Unit Objectives:

 Students will learn the names and understand the contributions of some people important to the development of the modern computer.
Students will learn the terminology specific to computers and technology..
Students will define, identify the major components-parts of a computer, and  their functions.
Students will explain the four operations of the informational processing cycle: input, process, output, and storage.
Student will describe the four types of input and output devices.
Students will begin to develop a mental model of computers as information-processing machines.
 

References:

 Teachers Discovering Computers- A Link to the Future 
by G.B. Shelly,T.J. Cashman, R.E. Gunter & G.A. Gunter Paperback-ISBN:0-7895-4638-8
Computers Don't Byte! by L. Pereira, T. Haag & J. H.G. Schroeter Paperback ISBN-0-7439-3457-1
Teach Yourself Computer and the Internet Visually by Ruth Maran Paperback ISBN:0-7645-6041-7
Intel IDEA Program: The Journey Inside: The Computer
http://www.intel.com/education/k12/resource.htm
   
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