Common Sense Media

Through the research I've done to create curricula for the K-8 computer classes, I've stumbled upon some really great websites.  One is Common Sense Media.  There are exhaustive archives of lessons to teach children about safety on the Internet, good searching practices, digital citizenship, cyberbullying, and much more.  There are also helpful tools for parents, such as movie, book, and video game reviews and advice on such topics as consumerism and family media management.  Take some time to look it over! 

Class Prayer

Miss Curtin was a beloved teacher at St. Paul.  What many students might remember best about her was the prayer she recited with the children at the beginning of each class.  I wanted to continue the tradition of beginning our computer class with prayer, but composed my own, simple prayer to recite.

Gracious God,
Thank you for this time, this place, and these friends.
Point out the beginning, direct the progress, and help in the completion of my work today.
May we use this technology to better serve one another, and You.
Amen

What kinds of things would you include if you wrote your own prayer for computer class?  Should we add anything?  Remove anything?  We'll talk about it this week in class.