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Student Tech Crews in the Elementary Classroom

Explore how a 4th-grade teacher initiated a student tech crew to enhance learning using Powtoons. Learn strategies to overcome obstacles and engage students in technology projects, leading to recognition and improvement within the teaching community. Discover ways to start and sustain student tech crews in your school.

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Student Tech Crews in the Elementary Classroom

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  1. Student Tech Crews in the Elementary Classroom

  2. Presenters Kim Everts 4th-Grade Academy at Nola Dunn Elem. Burleson ISD keverts@bisdmail.net Matthew Kitchens Learning Technologies Coach Burleson ISD @MatthewKitchens BISDLearnTech.com

  3. What do you think? We’ve got some questions of our own.

  4. Kim’s Story A Classroom, A Crew, and T-TESS

  5. It all started with a conversation with Matt…... • Looking for Technology for students to show me their understanding of reading skills. • We were working on Theme in class. I wanted a creative outlet for students to show understanding instead of question and answer format. • Matt shared Powtoons - my wheels started spinning!

  6. Needed help exploring this program - who better than students?! • That’s how our TECH Crew began - 10 students and a couple hours after school.

  7. As a Tech Crew, we came up with a plan… We quickly learned there were too many options within the program and needed to simplify for class. Came up with a plan to brainstorm idea of lesson, then explore technology side. Taught how to use program, starting with templates.

  8. From Brainstorm to Finished Product! https://www.powtoon.com/c/bpqx8sHc7PS/0/m

  9. Students were Recognized • Once the students shared their finished products, the Tech Crew was asked to teach the staff our program. • This led to branching out and teaching students within other grade levels. The highest honor was being recognized at the school board meeting for helping improve our teaching community.

  10. Based on What You Know So Far . . . How does this object relate to a student tech crew? Hotel Room Toilet Paper Roll Fold by Tony Webster (2018) https://www.flickr.com/photos/87296837@N00/42016671980/; Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0); Photo Attribution by PhotosForClass.com

  11. Tech Coach’s POV Teachers, Students, and Campuses

  12. Chip Away Obstacles • Build relationships • Kim – Chats in the lounge • Dana – GRG#17 project • Elizabeth – Doctorate work • Work the politics • Invite admins to see what’s happening. • Invite detractors. • Kidnap teachers and take them to see.

  13. Look for Opportunities and Go BIG • Go for the “Ask” • Snap and Read/CoWriter (3rd-5th grades) • Campus trainings • Faculty meetings • Invite district admin • District Trainings • Summer PD • August department trainings • Find specialty niches where students can help.

  14. Some Will. Some Won’t. So What. • After August District Training, I was contacted. • Different campuses • Drafted students • We had limited success. • Lessons learned • Need an interview process • Students need to buy in • Can become just another club

  15. Other Lessons Learned • Don’t let your fear limit the kids. • Adults pay better attention when kids lead. • Don’t have “scripts” prepared for students. (Example) • This is about the kids. • Practice, Practice, Practice • Build their confidence. • Build their skills.

  16. Ways to Get Tech Crews Started. Exploit Niches Look for ways you can get student tech crews to facilitate buy-in for purchases and projects from different departments. Anchor Activities Allow student tech crew members to explore tools as anchor or extension activity. Give them a purpose. (Figure out how to do x, y, and z with this tool.) Ready-Made Experts Ask students if they video edit, picture edit, or sound edit. You may be surprised. Train students to seek help from each other – not just from you.

  17. Based on What You Know So Far . . . How does this object relate to a student tech crew? Hotel Room Toilet Paper Roll Fold by Tony Webster (2018) https://www.flickr.com/photos/87296837@N00/42016671980/; Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0); Photo Attribution by PhotosForClass.com

  18. Thank you for joining us today! Any questions?

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