We have learned that is it quite possible the students will need to take the end of the year MILESTONES test on computer. Part of the test includes a written response portion - some short answer and an extended response item for each content area. That means students may need to TYPE out their answers on computer. Well, as you may imagine, that will be difficult if they have no typing skills! Now, we will try to work in a little practice in school, but realistically, it is unlikely we will get much practice time in with limited computer access and other content to teach. The more familiar the children are with keyboarding skills, the more successful they will be on this portion of the test. I am asking for your help. If possible, I am asking that you have your child practice some keyboarding skills at home. There is a link on our school website for a variety of games and practice of keyboarding skills. Just go to the school webpage, click on the link to the media center (on left side of page under main menu) then choose the online resources tab at the top. There is a link to keyboarding practice. Or you could follow the following link directly:
https://sites.google.com/a/oconeeschools.org/oces-media-center/student-resources/keyboarding-practice
Thank you for your support.
Ms. A
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