Computer Learning for Everyone

This vocabulary is differentiated for your entire class: mainstream, ELLs, low readers, and Special Ed. I have used similar materials in my classes for multiple years to meet the diverse needs of my students. My students have always done well on vocabulary tests, which is the result, I believe, of using these differentiated materials, using the vocabulary in class throughout the unit, and doing a Kahoot review before the tests. The PowerPoints and worksheets can be posted on your LMS for student

In the Internet Scavenger Hunt and Make an Infographic Project, students complete 2 different types of Internet searches, choose a topic from their search results, and create an infographic about that topic in Piktochart or Canva. Infographics are a great way to present information and students can use them for many classes. I created this project when I discovered that few of my students knew what infographics were and no one had ever made one. Most secondary students know how to search the I

This resource includes 9 differentiated Microsoft Word resources (including one free bonus) that you can use for all learners: mainstream, Special Ed, beginner English Language Learners (ELLs), and low readers. I learned to create these resources when I struggled to meet the needs of all of my students. I've worked in very diverse schools, frequently with many low-income students. I spent HOURS searching online for assignments I could use with all of my students and found absolutely nothing.

In the Block Business Cover Letter, students write a cover letter for a job or a college application. I like to include letters in my curriculum because many students have no experience writing a formal letter to someone they don’t know. Most don't know how to format an address or where to sign a letter. Even though students can apply online, many organizations still want a cover letter. If you teach middle or high school, many of your students will be writing a cover letter in the near future,

In this resource, students write a block business fan letter to a famous person without using letterhead. Writing the letter to someone they admire makes the assignment more real for students. Mailing the letters makes it even more motivational! This activity is differentiated so you can use it for EVERYONE in your classes, with example letters for mainstream students, beginner English Language Learners (ELLs), Spanish speakers, and low literacy students. The Fan Letter typically takes two cla

With the Throw a Party Spreadsheet and Chart activity, students receive a list of needed party supplies, shop for them at Walmart, and create a spreadsheet and a 3-D pie chart. Students will enjoy shopping online and choose their own food, drinks, party favors, and supplies for the party. This resource is differentiated so you can use it with every student in your class. Students should have some experience with Excel and know how to write formulas and create charts. The videos will walk stud

Holiday Candy Sales is a final Excel assessment, but can also be used as an assignment. Students create a spreadsheet, a column chart, and a line chart. They use the spreadsheet data and charts to answer 3 questions. Your students should have experience with Excel before attempting this activity. Like most of my resources, written directions, a screencast video, and a completed Example are included to support all students. The video is critical for student support. Use it for beginner English

This bundle includes 3 resources: Make a Basic Table In Word, Class Zodiac Table, and a Table Assessment. All activities are differentiated for all learners: mainstream, Special Ed, low readers, and beginner ELLs. In Make a Basic Table in Word, students learn to: Create a tableMerge and center a row.Insert WordArt into a table row.Adjust row height. Adjust width of multiple columns Center alignment in the tableChange font style and colorInsert a URL into the footerInsert imagesUse In Front of

With the Modified Block Thank You Letter, students write a semi formal letter thank you letter. Students are given examples of who they might write to: Someone who visited their school or class and spoke to studentsSomeone who gave the student an awardSomeone who helped the student and/or gave him/her some of their time, such as a teacher, coach, businessperson, etc.Someone who interviewed the student, probably for a position or a job This activity is differentiated so you can use it for EVERY

With the differentiated Make a Calendar in Word Using Tables, every student in your class can create a calendar in Microsoft Word. Students should have some prior experience working with tables and inserting images. This resource includes: Step-by-step written directions3 step-by-step videos: One to set up the calendar, and 2 videos for help with the different image optionsTwo example calendars that illustrate the different image optionsTwo calendar templates you can use to easily make Example

In Make a Line Chart & Format Time & Minutes in Excel, students create a two-line chart, format cells as Time and Minutes, and use a formula to convert time to total minutes. This activity is differentiated with written directions, a step-by-step video, and examples provide support for all students. There are 2 Excel Resource 9s for making line charts in my store. This is the more advanced line chart resource. You can use both Excel Resource 9s in your class; Use the Make 2 Line Charts first, f

Make a Mother's Day Card and Letter in Word is a fun activity you can use for all students. This activity is popular with students who enjoy creating and low income students, who may not have money to buy a card for mom. This activity is differentiated, with example letters for mainstream students, Spanish speakers, and low literacy learners. A card template, card examples, and a step-by- step video provide additional student support. Students can also draw a picture on the card front, instead o

These computer vocabulary activities are designed for beginner English Language Learners WIDA Levels 1 & 2 but could be used for lower grades, some Special Ed students, and low readers. All four language domains are used: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This resource includes: 12 computer vocabulary terms with matching images in black and white5 practice worksheetsfour bingo cards for listening and reading practicetwo final assessments with answer keys. The worksheets are in PDF an

Ever receive student files with MULTIPLE file extensions or with the file extension included in the file name? I certainly have! This resource teaches students how to properly work with file names and extensions and avoid problems. This no prep resource is differentiated for all learners, including mainstream, beginner English Language Learners (ELLs), Special Ed, and low readers, and includes: For mainstream students: Naming Files and File Extensions PresentationEditable online Study Guide and

The Favorite School Lunches Spreadsheet & Chart is a fun, differentiated spreadsheet activity. Students create a spreadsheet and a column chart and learn to insert images into the chart columns. Skills used in this activity include: · Merge and center · Widen a column · Bold and center · Insert a column chart · Add chart title and axes labels. · Insert an image in each chart column. · Landscape orientation · Use Print Preview to confirm the spreadsheet and chart are on the same page. Written

Many students create spreadsheets charts and never try to read the charts. In this activity, students create two line charts about smart phone ownership and read the charts to answer 3 questions. Included in this resource are: · Written step-by-step student directions with screenshots for visual help · Step-by-step video to support all students, including beginner ELLs, low readers, and some SPED · Final examples of the spreadsheet and charts · Editable rubric and teacher spreadsheet examples wi

This resource teaches students how to format cells to display their data correctly. Anyone who’s used Excel has had the experience of entering data and having something strange happen to it. This is why students need to learn how to format cells in Excel. In this activity, students learn to format: Numbers Currency Accounting Date Time Percentages Fractions Text S

In the Choose a Prompt; Write a Story & Illustrate in Word activity, students choose from 4 prompts, write a story in Word, and illustrate their story, using an image they draw in Paint, a Microsoft Online Pictures image, or a Google image. This resource focuses on formatting a story with an image. I find that most of my students have heard the word format but don't really understand what it means. I’m a secondary teacher so we aren’t talking about 4th graders, but middle and high schoolers! A

In the Class Zodiac Spreadsheet and Chart in Excel, students create a spreadsheet and chart of the class zodiac signs, learn to insert images into spreadsheet cells, and do online research to learn more about the traits of their sign. I’m always amazed at the number of students who have never heard of zodiac signs. My students enjoy this activity and learning about their personal zodiac sign. Resources to support all learners include: step-by-step directionsstep-by-step videoexample spreadshe

These computer vocabulary activities are designed for beginner English Language Learners WIDA Levels 1 & 2 but could be used for lower grades, some Special Ed students, and low readers. All four language domains are used: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This resource includes: 12 computer vocabulary terms with matching images in black and white5 practice worksheetsfour bingo cards for listening and reading practicetwo final assessments with answer keysThese materials are in PDFs and