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 Valerie Ogami has added the lesson plan Wireless Keyboards for Student iPads Jun 09, 2021

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Mrs. Valerie Ogami
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Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Class Information:
Students per Class: 60
Class Description:
My goal is to provide wireless keyboards for all three 2nd grade classroom at Rocky Ridge. We always plan for 20 students for each of the 3 classrooms. That would provide enough for each student, possible new students, and eventual replacement keyboards.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
Our school district supplies iPads and keyboards for all students from 3rd to 5th grade at Rocky Ridge. They require them for the yearly State SBA test beginning at 3rd grade. Unfortunately, our school does not provide formal keyboard training for the students. It is extremely stressful for our 3rd graders to gain adequate typing proficiency just before the test. This year, COVID prevented SBA testing. So, I borrowed a 3rd grade class set of keyboards to see if my 2nd graders could learn to type. It was a lovely success!! They used a simple online program and typed for a few minutes each day. By the end of the year, many of them could 10-finger type out a hand-written paragraph. It motivated them to write even more! Now, my goal is to prepare all of our 2nd graders with proficient typing skills that will support their efforts on class assignments, state tests throughout school, and beyond.
My Philosophy:
All kids can learn, grow, and achieve when they understand how important, exceptional, and un-limited they really are.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I came to teaching late in life. First, I was a home maker (4 children), then a school secretary, finally I began to teach at 50 years old. Teaching has been my art and joy for 16 years. I have a wide variety of interests that include science, art, history, writing, world travel and 4 lively grandchildren. I also enjoy learning languages and horseback riding.
College and Degrees:
B.A. History - University of Washington M. Ed. & Teaching Cert. - Pacific Lutheran University
Activities:
I am a passionate learner, which makes me interested in almost everything. I also like to write about what I have learned. Presently, I am focused on strengthening my equestrian skills, perfecting my yoga practice, and preparing for another trip abroad.
Favorite Books:
The Harry Potter series is a special favorite. I am also enjoying Jojo Moyes romance novels. Recently, I completed the complete digital Outlander series and I have also been exploring books on Quantum Physics and Mindful Meditation.
Favorite Quotes:
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." Proust "Don't Stop Me Now" Freddy Mercury/Queen
Interests:
Playing with my delightful family, roller skating, horseback riding, kayaking, cooking/baking, eating fine foods, hiking, bike riding, tap dancing, playing piano and guitar, opera, ballet, art galleries, world travel, world languages, science in any form, teaching everything I know to young children.
Employment History:
1991-2004. Secretary for Puyallup School District 2005-present Teacher for Bethel School District (1st, 2nd, 3rd grades)
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I love using every bit of who I am and what I have to offer to inspire my students to become the best that they can be. I love showing kids that they are more clever and more capable than they ever imagined. My goal is to foster independent, self motivated, life long learners.