Increase Your Comfort
Level with Computer and
the Internet
PowerPoint by Jennifer Best
Article written by
Linda J. Burkhart
www.Iburkhart.com/elem/tip1.htm
Use this checklist
to determine your
readiness for using
the Internet with
elementary school
students.
I have developed some technology
tolerance.
(When the computer crashes or freezes, I start over)
I am familiar with the District’s
Acceptable Use Policy.
I have reviewed guidelines for
computer usage with my students.
I know how to get onto the Internet
through Internet Explorer.
I know how to get to a specific web
page by typing the address.
I can add and save favorites.
I can print out information found on
the Internet.
I can copy text from the Internet
into a word processing document
and then save it. (Respecting Copyright
Laws)
I can copy pictures from the
Internet and then save it.
(Respecting Copyright Laws)
That’s all it takes to becoming
comfortable with the Internet. Now
you are ready to work with your
students