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Thank you for stopping by! The resources I create are designed to actively engage students learning computer applications, technology, STEM and beyond. The lessons and activities include Google Apps, Microsoft Office apps, computer and technology basics, intermediate and advanced, STEM, keyboarding and escape rooms. Each lesson/activity is complete and ready to assign to your students. While some lessons are editable, the lesson itself is ready to go with little to no prep by the teacher. I have been teaching Computer Education and Technology to grades K-8 and higher education for over 20 years. My experience also includes creating computer training manuals for faculty and staff at a community college.
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Preview of Thanksgiving Computer Activity-Creating a Thanksgiving Menu Using Microsoft Word

Thanksgiving Computer Activity-Creating a Thanksgiving Menu Using Microsoft Word

Impress your students with this fun computer activity! Students will plan their own Thanksgiving Menu while learning how to use the Format Painter to quickly format text in multiple areas of a document. The Format Painter is a formatting feature many people do not use often enough. This lesson is a great way to teach the Format Painter while looking forward to a great Thanksgiving meal! Includes 2-page step-by-step directions activity handout, Thanksgiving Foods list, sample of completed menu. U
Preview of Microsoft Word Lessons - Skills Practice for Grades 4-6

Microsoft Word Lessons - Skills Practice for Grades 4-6

These lessons are for students familiar with the basics and ready to practice formatting skills they have learned. Use these activities to reinforce formatting Font Style, Size, Color, Paint Format, Text Alignment, Word Art, Text Boxes, Cut, Copy, Paste, Page Set Up, and Line Spacing. Two lessons are OneDrive Lessons and 3 Lessons are Printables. Lessons:Holidays (OneDrive Lesson) - Cut, Copy & Paste Activity (Edible if you want to change the holidays.) Ice Cream Menu – Students will create a
Preview of Microsoft Word Lessons - Graphic Design Project - Winter Festival Project

Microsoft Word Lessons - Graphic Design Project - Winter Festival Project

This Microsoft Word & PowerPoint Graphic Design Project is for students who are familiar working in Word & PowerPoint. Students will learn to create 3 different graphic design pieces for this Winter Festival project. Students will Format text to include Font Style, Font Size, Font Color, Bold, Line Spacing, Text Alignments, Shapes, layer, insert/resize Clipart/Pictures. The presentation project will teach students how to create a custom background, format text using the Slide Master and addi
Preview of Spring Microsoft Word Formatting Activity Pages Skills Practice

Spring Microsoft Word Formatting Activity Pages Skills Practice

No PREP - 100% EDITABLE and DIGITAL – Microsoft Word Formatting Skills Practice is 14-pages of Microsoft Word activities for students ready to practice their formatting skills. Students will practice Font Size, Font Style, Font Color, Bold, Underline, Italics, Numbered List, Bulleted List, Cut & Paste, Highlight Color, and Alignment. Please Note: Students should be a little familiar with the formatting features as the activity does NOT specifically teach how to do each formatting feature. Ho
Preview of Basic Technology & Computer Icons Drag & Drop Matching Activity

Basic Technology & Computer Icons Drag & Drop Matching Activity

This Technology & Computer Icons Matching Activity will help teach and reinforce your students knowledge on 51 basic basic need-to-know Technology & Computer Icons. This set includes basic icons for both Google and Microsoft users with one page specific to Google and one page specific to Microsoft. Downloads in Google Slides and works perfectly in Microsoft PowerPoint. This pairs perfectly with Basic Technology & Computer Lecture PresentationIcons Include:On/OffSound LevelMuteZoom In/Zoom Ou
Preview of Microsoft Word & Excel Lessons - Entrepreneur Project

Microsoft Word & Excel Lessons - Entrepreneur Project

This Entrepreneur Project is designed to teach students how to use computer applications as they would for a business. The scenario – a Pet Sitting business. Kids love pets and pet sitting is something students could really do in real-life, in their own neighborhood and at a young age so that is why Pet Sitting was the perfect choice for the business scenario. Students will create a their own business name, tagline, and decide on a "logo" to use. There are 10 ready-to-print activities (plus an E
Preview of Microsoft Word Formatting Activities | Winter Computer Formatting Activities

Microsoft Word Formatting Activities | Winter Computer Formatting Activities

NO PREP! 100% EDITABLE! – Includes two Microsoft Word Winter formatting activities. Students will practice basic formatting in Microsoft Word while learning more about Winter. Students will format existing text and even add some of their own text. Activity 1 – Winter Find & Format – Students will learn more about winter while finding and formatting text existing text in a table. Activity 2 – All About Winter - Students read directions and find and format existing paragraphs of text and insert
Preview of Autumn-Fall Computer Activities Google Drive One Drive Digital Distance Learning

Autumn-Fall Computer Activities Google Drive One Drive Digital Distance Learning

Welcome fall with these Autumn/Fall Computer 100% Digital Activities! Students will practice both computer skills in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides while working on autumn vocabulary words. Students will fill in missing vowel/s in Docs with picture words, use the Fill Color to create a fall graph, and practice mouse/touchpad skills by clicking & dragging to create 3 fall pictures, and also label fall words in a picture by clicking and dragging the words to match the picture. Downloads in Goog
Preview of Microsoft Word Technology Creating a Table & Internet Research Activity

Microsoft Word Technology Creating a Table & Internet Research Activity

No PREP - 100% EDITABLE - Students take an Internet journey to learn how technology has changed over the years. Students will research 9 major technology changes while searching for interesting facts and formatting a Table in Word. This activity combines Internet research and need-to-know computer skills. Student Directions are 100% EDITABLE so you choose to use this resource as is or make changes. Please Note: Students should be a little familiar with the formatting features as the activity do
Preview of Microsoft Word Lessons Formatting Daily Custard Flavor Menu & Daily Specials

Microsoft Word Lessons Formatting Daily Custard Flavor Menu & Daily Specials

No Prep! Creating and formatting Table lessons are for students familiar with using Microsoft Word. Two Lessons: Lesson 1 – Create a Custard Flavor of the Day menu in which students will insert a Table, change Page Setup, Merge Cells, change Row Height, and insert Clipart/Pictures. Lesson 2 – Create a Specials of the Day menu in which students will use the Save As feature Custard Flavor menu and learn how to edit an existing document. This EXACT same activity is available for Google Docs: Cus
Preview of Microsoft Word Lessons - Creating Tabs Activities

Microsoft Word Lessons - Creating Tabs Activities

These 3 Lessons are for students with some working knowledge of Microsoft Word and are ready for a few intermediate lessons. Students will be able to: Set Left, Right, Center, Decimal tabs and Tab Leaders using both the Ruler and Tabs Dialog Box. Step-by-step directions with screen shots and a completed examples included. Students will create a city park sports schedule, class schedule and school lunch menu. Creating Tabs Activities for Microsoft Word Includes: Sports Schedule Lesson & Compl
Preview of Chromebook Shortcut Keys Winter Theme Introduction Digital Distance Learning

Chromebook Shortcut Keys Winter Theme Introduction Digital Distance Learning

No PREP, 100% Digital & Editable! An Introduction to commonly used Keyboard Shortcut Keys for students in Grades 1-3. Fun and engaging activities for students as they learn 5 Shortcut Keys while using Google Sheets and Google Docs. Activities download in Google Sheets and Docs and work perfectly in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Students will use Bold, Underline, Italics, Cut and Paste using Winter Vocabulary words. Students will also keyboard using shortcut keys using picture words. Each
Preview of Basic Technology & Computer Icons Coloring Pages | Google Icons | Microsoft Icon

Basic Technology & Computer Icons Coloring Pages | Google Icons | Microsoft Icon

These coloring pages are to help teach and reinforce your students knowledge on 53 basic basic need-to-know Technology & Computer Icons. This set includes basic icons for both Google and Microsoft users with a few pages that are specific to just Google or Microsoft. Please Note: There are a few pages which appear to be duplicates because of the differences in Google Apps and Microsoft Office. For example, the charging battery icon and the more icon.This pairs perfectly with Basic Technology &
Preview of Using Google Docs | Using Microsoft Word | Lecture Presentation

Using Google Docs | Using Microsoft Word | Lecture Presentation

Use this presentation to teach "How to Use Google Docs or "How to Use Microsoft Word". Teach your students the Google Docs or Microsoft Word icons/tools and how to use them by presenting this 100% TEXT Editable presentation. The icons/tools are NOT Editable. Students will view the icon/tool, the name of the icon/tool and a brief definition. Great at the beginning of the year for new learners and/or as a refresher any time of year. Includes 50 slides with one blank to create your own. Use as a
Preview of New Year's Eve Party Planning Budget | Google Sheets Lessons | Excel Lessons

New Year's Eve Party Planning Budget | Google Sheets Lessons | Excel Lessons

NO PREP! 100% Digital & 100% Text Editable! This Project Based Learning activity allows students to plan their own New Year’s Eve Party. Students will plan everything from the Guest List, Food, Decorations, and Activities all while maintaining a budget. Students will learn real life skills as they use computer applications to create the invitation and spreadsheet. Directions are 100% EDITABLE so you can use as is or make changes to accommodate your students. Shopping links are included and ed
Preview of Word & Excel Winter Computer Activities | Winter Pixel Art | Winter Drawing

Word & Excel Winter Computer Activities | Winter Pixel Art | Winter Drawing

Color by Code Students will learn cell addresses by selecting cells in Microsoft Excel and coloring the cells using Fill Color to reveal a mystery winter picture. Great resource to introduce students to selecting multiple cells in Excel. Winter Scene using Word's Drawing Tools Students will create a fun winter scene using Word's Drawing tools. Students will insert a variety Lines, Shapes, and Stars. A 12-slide PowerPoint presentation to share with students, print, or to show to the class is in
Preview of Microsoft Word Lessons - Endangered Animal Report Collage

Microsoft Word Lessons - Endangered Animal Report Collage

This activity is for students who have had at least a little experience working in Microsoft Word and are ready for a little more of Microsoft’s Formatting features. Students will insert WordArt, Text Boxes, and apply a variety of Line Weights, Dashes, and Colors as well as apply Picture Styles. The Report Collages are bright and colorful, which display nicely in the classroom or hallways! Students will chose an Endangered Animal from the provided website/s and create and format Text Boxes to a
Preview of Christmas Computer Activities Christmas Around the World Lunch Menu MS Word

Christmas Computer Activities Christmas Around the World Lunch Menu MS Word

This Microsoft Word lesson teaches students how to use a Table to create their very own Christmas Around the World School Lunch Menu. Students will learn about traditional Christmas foods from various countries as they create a 5-day school lunch menu. Menu items include a Main Course, Side Dish, Dessert and Beverage from 5 different countries. A link to Christmas Around the World food items is provided. Students will also insert a flag of each country they choose as well as format the Table. A
Preview of Microsoft Word Lessons - Formatting Activity

Microsoft Word Lessons - Formatting Activity

Students will use Microsoft Word to create an ice cream menu. Step by step directions for students who have used Word. Formatting effects include: font size, font style, font color, applying bold, changing paper size, center aligning text, applying a border, inserting a picture and applying text wrapping as tight. The directions have been updated for Word 2016. This lesson is INCLUDED in Microsoft Word - Skills Practice Lessons Grades 4-6Other Word Lessons: Creating TabsEndangered Animal Report
Preview of Computer & Technology Lego Match Up | Computer Hardware Software Icons

Computer & Technology Lego Match Up | Computer Hardware Software Icons

Computer & Technology Lego Match Up for Google Docs or Microsoft Word is for students in Grades K-1 to practice not only using the program but vocabulary, keyboarding, spelling and correctly identifying 34 icons. Perfect for young students because they match the Lego color with the item to identify the icon. Uses: Computer Labs, Classrooms, Libraries & Media Centers Technology Standards:1.c Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their lea
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Experience

Thank you for stopping by! The resources I create are designed to actively engage students learning computer applications, technology, STEM and beyond. The lessons and activities include Google Apps, Microsoft Office apps, computer and technology basics, intermediate and advanced, STEM, keyboarding and escape rooms. Each lesson/activity is complete and ready to assign to your students. While some lessons are editable, the lesson itself is ready to go with little to no prep by the teacher. I have been teaching Computer Education and Technology to grades K-8 and higher education for over 20 years. My experience also includes creating computer training manuals for faculty and staff at a community college.

Teaching style

Computer and technology hands on, interactive, engaging lessons while incorporating activities that interest each student's grade level. I also try to incorporate as much "Real Life" lessons as much as possible. My students must approve the lessons that I put on TPT. Lessons have been "proven" by my students by keeping students engaged, interested, and overall enjoying the lessons - thus the name "Proven Computer Lessons"