The finale for this project was a class slide show. They couldn't wait to show off their mini movie to their peers and family members. Technology can be successfully integrated into the curricula and include other skills as well. Writing skills were addressed when the children listed their facts. Key boarding skills and coordination were utilized.
Many adults have trouble managing and maneuvering the computer mouse.
Cooperative learning skills were optimized with peer tutoring and group discussions. The result is that Mrs. Cuccia s class is soaring with success into the 21 st century. The Encarta Encyclopedia is now available on line at no cost. At P.S. 135 students in Ms. Lynn Rosen s first grade class have started a poetry exchange project with their first grade key pals in Wisconsin. Early Childhood Center, students were able to experience electronic field trips as they viewed the Iditarod Dog Sled Race under the supervision of their teacher Ms. Lori Marr.