Computer Links
The following link is to Study Island, which is a great resource for preparing our children for standardized testing and support to the school curriculum.
For Grades 2 - 8 the login is their 1st initial + last name@ola all in lower case and no spaces (esmith@ola). The password for grades 2 and 3 is 1234, and for grades 4 -8, it is eagle. Your child's grade level will not be changed until mid August. Before you start, you can click on the word, Lesson, which is in blue, and it will explain how to do the exercise. The columns to the right explain how many questions must be answered and what percent is needed to pass. Please note that if you have more than 1 child with the same initials, they will need to add the number 1 after their name (esmith1@ola).
This link will enable you to download the Type to Learn 4 Web Version program at home by following the online prompts. This is available to grades 1-8. Grade 1 login is their 1st name and their password is 1234. If there is more than one child with the same 1st name, the number 1 is added to one of their names. Grades 2-8 login in is their 1st initial + last name no spaces no uppercase letters (asmith). Please note that if you have more than 1 child with the same initials, they will need to add the number 1 after one their names (esmith1). The password for grades 2 & 3 is 1234 and the password for grades 4-8 is eagle. This program is a very important component of the computer curriculum. Grades k -2 are not required to hold their fingers in the homerow position; however, they should use their left hand for letters on the left side of the keyboard and the right hand for those letters on the right side of the keyboard. To start this program at home, you will need an Account Code which is 100165. You only need to enter this code one time. After that, each time you log on you will only need the username and password.
Additional Links
The following link reviews the homerow keys and keyboarding skills to improve placement and speed.
Home Row - Grades 1 & 2
Links for Grade K
ABC - Order
The ABC Game
Any questions regarding the login process of Study Island and/or Type to Learn 4 can be emailed to pmillar@olalynnfieldschool.com.
