iKids inc. will travel to your school and train your staff in basic technology skills! We offer workshops or weekly training sessions exclusively designed for teachers covering the following topics:

Introduction to Email: Educators are introduced to electronic mail or email. Using the web-based email program Hotmail, they register for an account, create an address book, send and receive messages, organize folders, and customize preferences. Connections throughout the learning activities are generalized to the teaching profession and the ways email can be used to communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

Introduction to Excel: Educators are introduced to the program Microsoft Excel by producing an electronic grade book that stores grades, calculates marks, displays the class average, and graphs data.

Introduction to Hardware: Educators learn about hardware, including input, output, and storage devices, as well as the microprocessor, RAM, ROM, graphics card, and sound card. Upon completion, educators will have a thorough understanding of each component of the personal computer.

Introduction to the Internet: Educators acquire introductory knowledge of the Internet, fundamental search skills, and methodology for integrating telecommunication skills into lesson planning.

Introduction to Windows: Educators are introduced to the Windows operating system. They learn how to navigate within this environment, as well as how to customize settings, use Windows programs, and setup accounts. The emphasis is on acquiring skills to create kid-friendly computers.

Introduction to Word: Educators learn how to create a newsletter using the word processing software Microsoft Word. This introduction includes font formatting techniques, picture arrange, table design, and page setup. Throughout the project, connections are made to teacher practice and student learning.

Introduction to PowerPoint: Educators learn how to use and apply the popular presentation software as an effective teaching strategy.

Technology Integration: Educators learn how to integrate Information and Communication Technology into their teaching practice. Topics discussed include the impact of ICT on education, planning learning activities that include ICT, solving problems associated with ICT, and customizing ICT to meet student needs.

Contact us now to set up technology trainings at your facility!