Turning on and Shutting Down

This week in kindergarten and first grade students reviewed some of the basic lab skills. Each child had the opportunity to shut down and turn on their computer. We discussed how each computer is different and that it depends on that particular system. In the computer lab, we use Macintosh computers so students learned to select the apple at the top left hand side and select "shut down" and shut down again when prompted if they were sure. To turn on our lab computers we simple press the power button on the back of the monitor on the right hand side.

If you use a computer system with you child at home, take the time to teach them how to turn it on and shut it down. You can also show them other tools on the desktop such as how to change the background image, manipulate the screensaver, or make folders on the desktop. Children love experiences to learn and grow with technology in their home. Encourage and foster their interests!