Both North Peel and Mississauga will be offering a new computer
skills program that replaces and improves upon our previously offered keyboarding programs.
About the Computer Skills Program
This is a comprehensive program that will build, enhance and
develop a familiarity and comfort with the basic functions of a computer.
The purpose of this program is to teach the compensatory skill
of typing, while introducing software commonly utilized in communication. Students with LD often have difficulty writing or
getting their thoughts down on paper. Children who have trouble taking adequate notes from the chalkboards or avoid written
assignments will benefit from the program.
Being familiar and comfortable with a computer aids concentration,
reduces anxiety and assists the child in recognizing and identifying his or her own inaccuracies.
Effective literacy
is founded on fundamental skills. It is important for individuals to be able to unlock the richness and benefits of writing.
Achieving this goal is important not only in education but also in life as a whole. Mastering computer skills can significantly
help those experiencing difficulties with basic skills.
Program Goals:
Our
goal is to help students achieve independence, confidence and personal satisfaction which effective literacy brings.
Program
Outline:
Level 1 Program:
A 10 week program introducing
basic keyboard skills using the home row hand position. The typing program is specifically geared to children with additional
activities to reinforce their keyboarding skills, an introduction to the capabilities of word processing tools (Microsoft
Word) and how to navigate the internet.The program is individualized to meet each student?s needs in mastering the keyboard.
Level 2 Program:
Students who
have completed the basic keyboarding program will continue to develop computer and typing skills learning copying, creating
documents, internet research and effective techniques for using the computer as a learning tool at school and for homework.The
program is individualized to meet each student?s needs and abilities in mastering the skills to utilize the computer as a
tool in their academic journey. Students are required to type 5 words per minute.
LDA North Peel Schedule
Winter 2010 Session:
Level
1: Ages 7 to 11 - Begins Tuesday, January 12 2010, 6:30-7:30pm
Level 1: Ages 12 to 16 - Begins Wednesday, January 13, 2010,
6:30-7:30pm
Level 2: Ages 7 to 16 - Begins Thursday, January 14, 2010, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Spring 2010 Session:
Level
1: Ages 7 to 16 - Begins Tuesday, April 6, 2010 6:30-7:30pm
Level 1: Ages 7 to 16 - Begins Wednesday April 7, 2010 6:30-7:30pm
Level
2: Ages 7 to 16 - Begins Thursday April 8, 2010 6:30 to 7:30pm
LDA Mississauga Schedule
Winter 2010 Session:
Begins Tuesday, Janauary 12, 2010
Level
1: Ages 8 to 11, Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm
Level 2: Ages 8 to 16, Time: 6:45 to 7:45pm
Begins Wednesday, January 13,
2010
Level 1: Ages 8 to 11, Time, 6:15pm to 7:15pm
Level 1: Ages 12 to 16, Time, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Spring
2010 Session:
Begins Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Level 1: Ages 8 to 11, Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Level 2: Ages
8 to 16, Time: 6:45pm to 7:45pm
Begins Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Level 1: Ages 8 to 11, Time 6:15pm to 7:15pm
Level
1: Ages 12 to 16, Time 7:30pm to 8:30pm
