This months header is of Matt Osmun's 2nd grade students at New Oxford Elementary. Matt's students use the Promethean board along with the Activeinspire to make student created flip charts to do their presentations. Kudos to Mr. Osmun and his students for making their presentations more engaging and visual with the IWB.
This weeks blog is a collection of varied types of technology. I think you will find something to benefit everyone this week. Thanks to our friends at Discovery Education, Education Technology and Mobile Learning I have a variety of resources to share. At the end of this weeks blog you will find a follow-up to the DE Board Builder showcase from last weeks guest presenter. In addition, I have showcased some additional features of DE that you may not be aware of and lastly I am continuing to share Google tips and updates. the feedback on having a guest presenter was positive and I have recruited some future guest presenters so stay tuned. In the meantime, I hope you find this weeks information interesting and useful. Enjoy!
Google Classroom Updates
Recent updates to Google Classroom include:
1-Teacher Assignments Page
Allows you to access and keep track of your students' assignments from one single platform.
2- Archive Classes
Allows you to organize your classes in your homepage by temporarily deleting old classes.
1-Teacher Assignments Page
Allows you to access and keep track of your students' assignments from one single platform.
2- Archive Classes
Allows you to organize your classes in your homepage by temporarily deleting old classes.
1-Snap a Photo
You can now snap a photo using Google Classroom mobile apps and instantly add it to your assignments.
2- Share from Other Apps
This is another new feature for Classroom mobile apps which allow you to share images, PDFs, and web pages from other apps directly to your assignments.
3- Offline Caching
This one allows you to work on assignments without Internet connect.
You can now snap a photo using Google Classroom mobile apps and instantly add it to your assignments.
2- Share from Other Apps
This is another new feature for Classroom mobile apps which allow you to share images, PDFs, and web pages from other apps directly to your assignments.
3- Offline Caching
This one allows you to work on assignments without Internet connect.
Calling all 4th grade Teachers of Science - FREE Hotwheels Kit For you!
Discovery Education Virtual FieldTrip
Discovery Education is not just about videos. DE also provides ongoing virtual field trips for subscribers. Here is a trip coming up later this month. This is one of a number of field trips available on the DE site.
Discovery Education and the American Egg Board have joined forces to give your K-5 students a behind-the-scenes look at Creighton Brothers Farms in Atwood, Indiana. Join us as we explore the ecosystem and food webs of an egg farm and discover how all parts - from the soil to plants to hens to humans - relate to and depend on one another. Plus, learn why this five-generation family farm believes high-quality animal care and environmental stewardship are critical to their business, to the community and to the world.
March 23, 1:00PM ET
Ask the Farmer!
Don't forget to submit your students' questions ahead of time and they may be answered by the Creighton Brothers farmers during the live event. Questions can be submitted here.
Check Out Our Resources!
Visit the Good Egg Project: Education Station for a variety of educator resources, including educational videos and interactive lesson plans developed for grades K-8.
Tune in to the live event on the Education Station website at 1:00PM ET on March 23!
Assessment tools for the classroom
Socrative is a favorite tools for getting feedback from students. Teachers can use the different question types provided by Socrative to poll their students and garner their feedback in a variety of formats using both smartphones or computers.
Infuse Learning provides a platform by which teachers can seamlessly engage every student on any device. Make informed decisions at the point of instruction with real-time, student feedback.
50 Ways to Use DE Board Builder
50 Ways to Use Board Builder with Your Students
Here are some ideas, including links to examples. Let the building begin!
1.Lab Report Document the scientific process and your results, including data and video
2.Poetry Collection Add images and sounds to a student or class collection
3.Biography Present a thorough study including images, audio, and text
4.Author Study Delve into an author’s style, history, and collection
5.Historical Perspectives Provide insight into a historical period with multiple perspectives
6.Get-to-Know-Me Create a board about yourself to use as an introduction
7.Single Math Concept Collect resources and assignments about one math concept
8.Common Core Connections Create a performance assessment around a standard or standards
9.School Tour Create a virtual tour using video, interviews, and diagrams
10.Virtual Field Trip Travel to a location of interest via video, images, and activities
11.Book Report Bring book reports to life with audio, video, and attachments
12.Catalogue – Plant Create a catalogue of local flora
13.Catalogue – Animal Create a catalogue of an animal or animals around a place or theme
14.Model Lesson Templates Share model lesson templates with your colleagues
15.Virtual Book Shelf Highlight books or authors that are on your virtual bookshelf
16.School Club Intros Describe your club and encourage others to join
17.Rich Digital Dives Provide varied mutli-media access points into one topic
18.Novel and Film Study Dive deep into the structure and character of novels that have been turned into films
19.Portfolio – Art Curate a student, class, or grade art collection
20.Foreign Language Dictionary List and review vocabulary with images and pronunciation
21.Club or Activity Guide Advertise your club, camp, or activity
22.Cultural Reviews Gather resources to learn about a specific culture and assess understanding
23.Anti-Bullying Tip Sheet Remind students of the basics of anti-bullying, create and showcase scenarios and solutions
24.Resources/App Showcase Share your most useful resources and apps
25.Video 4 Square Use this specific structure for summary, main idea, evidence, and vocabulary
26.Student of the Week Keep a running page featuring bios of students-of-the-week (or month, or other awards)
27.Class Pet Journal Document the background and story of your class pet
28.Historical Figure Investigation Piece together a puzzle of information to delve into the truth about a historical figure
29.Special Event Gallery Record the classwork and event around a special event, such as A Night in Ancient Greece or Field Day
30.Art History Curate historical information about the arts: theater, fine art, music
31.Scientific Processes Provide in-depth information about specific scientific actions and interactions
32.Character Study Compare and contrast characters from similar stories
33.Math in the Real World Using images and photos from around school, demonstrate math in action
34.Parts of Speech Create a quick review, including games and video and songs
50 Ways to Use Board Builder with Your Students (cont)
35.Writing Inspiration Highlight different types of writing and create writing prompts
36.Chemical Interactions Post info, media, and quizzes about chemical collisions
37.Character Traits Use text analysis and details of character to define and demonstrate strengths
38.Get-to-Know Our Staff Have teachers create individual boards about themselves by way of introduction
39.Integration Strategies Collect solid suggestions for media integration
40.Brainteasers Provide a growing menu of riddles and puzzles
41.Class Newsletters Create a class newsletter, including video, images, and attachments
42.Guess the Photo Exhibit mystery photos, links to answers, and information
43.Field Trip Gallery Document a field trip: info, interviews, ratings
44.Image Analysis Use images to analyze and consider multiple perspectives
45.Storytelling Gallery Curate your class story project
46.Science in the Real World Dive into a science topic that you find everyday: clouds, water, insects
47.Professional Development Create reminders and reviews about professional resources
48.Safety Drill Reviews Pare down safety drills to simple steps and review with images, video, and thoughtful prompts
49.Geographical Show and Tell Keep track of the places you and your students go
50.Current Events Update Maintain a board with interactive information about world events
51.Your idea….
50 Ways to Use Board Builder with Your Students (cont
Here are some ideas, including links to examples. Let the building begin!
1.Lab Report Document the scientific process and your results, including data and video
2.Poetry Collection Add images and sounds to a student or class collection
3.Biography Present a thorough study including images, audio, and text
4.Author Study Delve into an author’s style, history, and collection
5.Historical Perspectives Provide insight into a historical period with multiple perspectives
6.Get-to-Know-Me Create a board about yourself to use as an introduction
7.Single Math Concept Collect resources and assignments about one math concept
8.Common Core Connections Create a performance assessment around a standard or standards
9.School Tour Create a virtual tour using video, interviews, and diagrams
10.Virtual Field Trip Travel to a location of interest via video, images, and activities
11.Book Report Bring book reports to life with audio, video, and attachments
12.Catalogue – Plant Create a catalogue of local flora
13.Catalogue – Animal Create a catalogue of an animal or animals around a place or theme
14.Model Lesson Templates Share model lesson templates with your colleagues
15.Virtual Book Shelf Highlight books or authors that are on your virtual bookshelf
16.School Club Intros Describe your club and encourage others to join
17.Rich Digital Dives Provide varied mutli-media access points into one topic
18.Novel and Film Study Dive deep into the structure and character of novels that have been turned into films
19.Portfolio – Art Curate a student, class, or grade art collection
20.Foreign Language Dictionary List and review vocabulary with images and pronunciation
21.Club or Activity Guide Advertise your club, camp, or activity
22.Cultural Reviews Gather resources to learn about a specific culture and assess understanding
23.Anti-Bullying Tip Sheet Remind students of the basics of anti-bullying, create and showcase scenarios and solutions
24.Resources/App Showcase Share your most useful resources and apps
25.Video 4 Square Use this specific structure for summary, main idea, evidence, and vocabulary
26.Student of the Week Keep a running page featuring bios of students-of-the-week (or month, or other awards)
27.Class Pet Journal Document the background and story of your class pet
28.Historical Figure Investigation Piece together a puzzle of information to delve into the truth about a historical figure
29.Special Event Gallery Record the classwork and event around a special event, such as A Night in Ancient Greece or Field Day
30.Art History Curate historical information about the arts: theater, fine art, music
31.Scientific Processes Provide in-depth information about specific scientific actions and interactions
32.Character Study Compare and contrast characters from similar stories
33.Math in the Real World Using images and photos from around school, demonstrate math in action
34.Parts of Speech Create a quick review, including games and video and songs
50 Ways to Use Board Builder with Your Students (cont)
35.Writing Inspiration Highlight different types of writing and create writing prompts
36.Chemical Interactions Post info, media, and quizzes about chemical collisions
37.Character Traits Use text analysis and details of character to define and demonstrate strengths
38.Get-to-Know Our Staff Have teachers create individual boards about themselves by way of introduction
39.Integration Strategies Collect solid suggestions for media integration
40.Brainteasers Provide a growing menu of riddles and puzzles
41.Class Newsletters Create a class newsletter, including video, images, and attachments
42.Guess the Photo Exhibit mystery photos, links to answers, and information
43.Field Trip Gallery Document a field trip: info, interviews, ratings
44.Image Analysis Use images to analyze and consider multiple perspectives
45.Storytelling Gallery Curate your class story project
46.Science in the Real World Dive into a science topic that you find everyday: clouds, water, insects
47.Professional Development Create reminders and reviews about professional resources
48.Safety Drill Reviews Pare down safety drills to simple steps and review with images, video, and thoughtful prompts
49.Geographical Show and Tell Keep track of the places you and your students go
50.Current Events Update Maintain a board with interactive information about world events
51.Your idea….
50 Ways to Use Board Builder with Your Students (cont