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New Mexico State University

Jornada Elementary

Experts on Technology
Ms. Lujan-Pincomb's Class

This awesome group of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are in one classroom called a Multi-age Classroom. We are together for a three year cycle and consider ourselves a family of learners away from home. Take a look at the incredible work they are doing! We have been involved in three projects that are worth taking a sneak peek at! These projects are:

Our class works on many projects with computers. One of the neatest things we do is learn to be TechKnow Pros. Everyone who is a TechKnow Pro works with a student new to the computers who is a TechKnow Pal This makes it possible for us to use computers all the time without the teacher always having to help. A techno-pro and a techno-pal talk about this program.

TechKnow Pro: Danny

Last year I was a pal and this year I made it as a PRO. It is really cool. Las t year I always was asking for help. This year everyone comes to me for help. I really like Hyperstudio and can help my pal and others with their questions.

I am also helping a little first grade buddy with computers. I can help with ClarisWorks and Hyperstudio and the Internet and how to search for information. I just finished working on my homepage and I really want to learn how to program. I have even helped some middle school kids how to use the computer.

TechKnow Pal: Melissa

Danny is my TechKnow Pro and I always ask him for help. It is so much faster this way, because my teacher is working with other kids and I still have someone who can help me if I get into a jam. Danny is really good at Hyperstudio. He helped me last week with the animation NBA.

Next, I want him to teach me how to use GhostWriter which is another NBA in Hyperstudio. Danny also helped me with me homepage. I kept forgetting to save my graphics and buttons in my folder and then when I wanted to see what I had done on the Internet it was gone, but thanks to Danny Ihave that problem solved. I can't wait for next year because I know I am going to be a PRO and not a Pal anymore. I get a little practice this year because I have a little first grade buddy I get to teach once a week. When she listens to me we get some really good Hyperstudio cards made, but you know it can be tricky working with first graders!

Ask us questions about:

  • HyperStudio
  • How to become a techno-pro
  • All the computer projects we do

Write us with your questions at cpincomb@zianet.com.