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Dear parents and students,
My name is Gus Gonzalez and I am delighted to be part of Epiphany enhanced computer program. It is our goal to ensure students are learning the necessary skills to meet the technological demands of today. Epiphany's extensive computer curriculum is designed to encourage creativity and to provide students with the ability to master the Microsoft office applications and graphic design programs, as well as provide them with the ability to handle any computer challenge they may encounter. We are looking forward to a wonderful year!
Preschoolers, Junior Kindergarten and kindergarteners are currently learning to use the mouse and keyboard. We are having them utilize their computer skills with exercises intended to develop dexterity in the use of the mouse and keyboard. Concurrently, we are reinforcing the knowledge they have learned in their regular curriculum. We have them play in these following sites: littledittle.com and yahooligans!Which help them develop computer motor skills, and are also interactive learning websites and safe internet surfing links for children. These grades receive an introduction to Microsoft Paint application to help them enhance their creativity and perception of the colors while being introduced to computer graphic designing tools.
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1st,Second and 3rd graders are receiving an introduction to the advance Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Word and Power-Point introductory chapter. They are learning typing techniques and desktop postures. These techniques will be reinforced on a daily basis! They are also learning to use their computer browsers, to make the necessary adjustments, such as font size, colors. They are also learning the names of computer components and peripherals. We will encourage the children to use the computer to research in the subjects learned in their regular classes.
4th,5th and 6th graders have been introduced to advanced Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power-Point, and introductory Microsoft Excel and Windows operating systems. They are also going to learn basic computer hardware and networking tips. The students will learn how to use internet communication tools such as "email". It is necessary for parents to sign their children with a (free) email account at yahoo.com in order to start using this wonderful communication tool.
6th,7th and 8th graders are currently learning advanced Microsoft office applications, advanced graphic design applications, and reinforcing the knowledge learned with exercises. We would like to bring these classes to a level of excellencies in computer skills and with your help, we will!Contact: Gus Gonzalez
