Computer
Lab
Microsoft Office is used on the PCs in the lab, giving students in all grades varying degrees of exposure to Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access
and Expression Web. All
computers in the lab have network and Internet access. Digital cameras are
also available for use in the lab and students use digital editing software to
prepare pictures for documents and/or web pages.
Advanced students in all grades assist in maintaining the school web page.
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Microsoft Office Student Edition:
Microsoft Office Student Edition is an affordable way for
students to get Microsoft Office productivity tools to use at
school and home. You must be a student or teacher in grades K–12 or in an
institution of higher education to qualify. |
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CustomGuide--Customizable Online Learning: Online tutorials are utilized in the WMS lab. These tutorials are fully interactive and actually simulate the experience of using the Office 2007 software. |
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MicroType
4 In Williamson County Schools, students in middle school grades use MicroType 4.0 for keyboarding instruction and evaluation. |
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Practical Office 2007 This text and companion Book-on-CD provide a hands-on, interactive approach to learning practical Microsoft Office 2007 skills. |
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| Speedskins--flexible and "type through" keyboard key covers--are used in all Williamson County middle school computer labs. These covers may be ordered online from a number of vendors. The price is approximately $10.00 plus shipping. |
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(identical to those used in the Woodland computer labs) |
Visit these websites to practice your keyboarding
Air Typer
Falling Bugs
Bubbles Typing
Game
Cup Stacking Game
Free Typing Games
Free Typing Games II
Magic Library
Spell
Dictator
Star Wars Tie-p
Fighter
Type em’ Up
Type Type
Revolution
Typing at the Speed of Thought
Typing Game Collection
