Mobile Learner, Common Core, More Tools
August 22, 2013
ZeeMap
Padlet
Sample Padlet
Inservice Padlet
Random Name/Word Selector
Countdown Timer
Socrative
Edmodo
Google Apps - for writing (writing workshop), make forms (back to school forms, sign up forms -field trip chaperone drivers, quizzes, observation form) lots of templates available online no need to make your own
Brainpop for Educators
Common Core
Using story books to teach math
Tools:
Convert Anything
Make long URLS shorter
Make online flyers
Skype
Glogster
Online Corkboard
Blabberize.com
QR Code Scavenger Hunt
Thinglink
Gobstopper
Write Interactive Stories
Sample Student Work:
Coleen using Present.me
Third graders using Educreations to show how to solve division problems
Ideas
5 Ways to Collaborate with Another Classroom
Global Read Aloud
Online poster (Book Report)
Class YouTube channel where you can post videos
Class blog - assign class bloggers; journaling using blogs
Back to School:
Padlet
Sample Padlet
Inservice Padlet
Random Name/Word Selector
Countdown Timer
Socrative
Edmodo
Google Apps - for writing (writing workshop), make forms (back to school forms, sign up forms -field trip chaperone drivers, quizzes, observation form) lots of templates available online no need to make your own
- Current Events (Mrs. Cordano)
- Writing Workshop
- Book Report Blogging
- Simple Forms: Computer Sign In, Assignment Inbox, Technology Inservice
Brainpop for Educators
Common Core
Using story books to teach math
- Marilyn Burns Math Libraries
- Sample Lessons
- Best Books on Math For Kids
- Webinar - Using Children's Literature to Teach Math
Tools:
Convert Anything
Make long URLS shorter
Make online flyers
Skype
Glogster
Online Corkboard
Blabberize.com
QR Code Scavenger Hunt
Thinglink
Gobstopper
Write Interactive Stories
Sample Student Work:
Coleen using Present.me
Third graders using Educreations to show how to solve division problems
Ideas
5 Ways to Collaborate with Another Classroom
Global Read Aloud
Online poster (Book Report)
Class YouTube channel where you can post videos
Class blog - assign class bloggers; journaling using blogs
Back to School:
- Wordle - My Summer
- ZeeMap - Places we've been this summer
- Write to yourself about your goals this year in futureme.org
- Instagram - My Summer using photo collage or video
Technology use vs Technology Integration
The goal is not just to learn how to use technology but to use it to create something meaningful. Technology use is not the same as appropriate and meaningful use.
Teachers are facilitators of learning.
Teachers are:
Teachers are:
- creating their own apps
- experts at screencasting and making their own Khan Academy style videos
- blogging and sharing
- no longer waiting for PD days, they are now responsible for their own learning
- not afraid to try new things and not discouraged by failure
Authentic learning not just drills
When you give a student a chance to be great, they will be.
When you give a student a chance to be great, they will be.
HOMEWORK
1. Pick a lesson you have been teaching the traditional way and transform it into a lesson suited for 21st century learning. You may integrate the use of a mobile device. Teacher and students should be using and integrating technology. Lesson plan will be shared and Sr. Leonarda will observe you doing this lesson in your classroom.
Sample Lesson Plan - Perimeter Notes
2. Curating Common Core Online Resources - What worked best for you?
3. Great educators do not wait for Professional Development days - create your PLN! Attend at least 2 webinars this school year.