Computer Software

Coburg Elementary

We are asking for funds to purchase the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing keyboarding program for a 15-computer lab that we are putting together at our school. We would also use some funds to pay for a person to install and prepare computers for student use.

Why is this project important?

Coburg School has suffered greatly as a result of budget cuts. We receive money from the community and this is a great help, but we have had to make many sacrifices. One thing that is in desperate need of improvement is our technology instruction. Coburg School has outdated computers and software and our students are not receiving the technology training that they need and deserve. We now have a plan to put together a computer lab where teachers can bring groups of students to receive specific technology instruction. This project will allow our students to learn keyboarding skills that will benefit them at the elementary level as well as when they move on to higher grades. It is important to start teaching our students keyboarding now or they will not have the necessary skills which students coming from other schools have.

Who, and how many, will be served?

The keyboarding program will be used primarily with third, fourth, and fifth grade students. About 70 students will be served.

How will you evaluate the success of this project?

We will evaluate the success of the project through improvements made in the speed and accuracy of keyboarding, through observation and lesson outcomes.

Does this proposal build upon existing programs in your school?

Yes, we use computers only in the classroom now. By converting to a lab and installing multi-station software we will be able to teach specific skills to larger groups of children.

How will the funds be spent?

15-computer site license of the Mavis Beacon keyboarding program. Salary for eight hours of certified time for a person to install the keyboarding programs and prepare computers for student use