A tool that can be fun, but also a tool for learning. Students continue to improve their keyboarding skills learning most of the keyboard by touch.
Many fifth graders use the Internet, and some create web pages.
They may take part in E-mail correspondence with other students around the country or do a search on a topic they are studying. There are two computer labs in the Intermediate Center that are used on a regular basis by all fifth grade classes. Teachers bring their students to labs for keyboarding instruction, word processing, and project work using digital cameras and microphones. CD Rom resources are also available. Each classroom has two AlphaSmart word processing keyboards, which students may use as needed.