Performance Indicators for Technology-Literate Students:

• Students use input devices (mouse, keyboard, and remote control) and output devices (monitor and printer) to successfully operate computers, VCR's, audio tapes, and other technologies.  (National Educational Technology Standards #1)
• Students use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.  (NETS #1, #3)
• Students communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.  (NETS #1)
• Students use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources to support learning.  (NETS #1)
• Students work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.  (NETS #2)
• Students practice responsible use of technology systems and software.  (NETS #2)
• Students create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.  (NETS #3)

• Select a favorite classroom book
• Ask children to make/draw their own pages following the book's format.
• Tell children we can make a book with their pictures on the computer.  Ask if anyone has ever made a book on the computer before?
• Tell children we are going to use a program called Power Point. Power Point is going to help us make our book.
• Pick a slide to use for the show.  Examine (with children) the different options.
• Insert a scanned picture onto a slide.
• Have a child type his or her first name into the heading box.
• Have him read his page to you or remind him of what his page says.  "In go some...."
• Ask him to say his words into the microphone.  Use the Sound Recording option in the Entertainment and Accessories section of the PC to record his voice.
• Play the recording for the child to make sure it is of good quality.
• Save each Wave file with the child's name.  Make sure to open a new file before recording the next child.
• Next, demonstrate for children how to insert the voice recording on to the slide with their pictures.
• Play each slide individually.  Once each child has made a slide, play the completed slide show.
• Ask parents to bring in a blank CD.  Use the CD-RW to make a copy for the families who'd like one.