Technology & Learning in Elementary

1. Technology & Learning in Elementary September 8, 2015

2. Introduction • Think Central • STAR • Accelerated Reader • EdModo • Kahoot • Google Docs for shared collaboration • RazKids • Reading Eggs • Spelling City • A to Z Readers • Dewsly • Compass Learning • Answer Garden

3. Think Central Think Central hosts a wide range of teaching and learning materials. A single user name and password provides you access to Houghton Mifflin’s Journey’s reading series and Math Expressions. Many activities that students and teacher are provided: • Digital planning • Instruction • Assessment resources • Links to state-specific resources • Professional development • Student home access

4. Accelerated Reader Accelerated Reader is a computer managed reading program. It is for all readers and helps to monitor the comprehension of independently read books. The children choose an Accelerated Reader book. After they read it, they take a short multiple choice question test on the computer to check for comprehension.

5. Edmodo Edmodo empowers you to build relationships with your students in an environment they know and love, collaborate with other teachers to improve learning outcomes, and discover new resources that unlock the full potential of your classroom and your own professional development. • Create groups • Assign homework • Schedule quizzes • Manage progress • And more

6. Reading Eggs • Reading Eggs is a educational program that uses animation, activities and reward games to keep children motivated to learn and guide their reading.

7. Conclusion