Computer Class

Computer class teaches the basic skills students will need to be successful in today’s technologically-driven society. Students learn to use various technology tools, such as drawing programs, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and the internet, in ways that support the grade level academic curriculum. Pre-1^st and 1^st grade students visit the computer lab in small groups for 30 minutes weekly. 2^nd through 4^th grade classes get a 55-minute visit from the rolling laptop lab each week so that each student has individual use of a laptop for their computer instruction. Keyboarding is one important focus for the older age group.

Kay Austelle
Kay.Austelle@lipscomb.edu

The 2007-2008 school year will be Kay Austelle's thirty-second year at David Lipscomb Elementary School. She began her career at Lipscomb teaching 2nd grade and later on teaching 3rd grade. For the last several years she has been the technology instructor for both the teachers and the students at the elementary school. In 1977, Kay received her B.S. in Elementary Education from David Lipscomb College, and in 1980 she graduated from Tennessee State University with a masters in education. In 1998, Kay was selected Teacher of the Year by her peers.