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Apps to engage the middle

Apps to engage the middle. Diana Hudgens. Betsy Hare. Demetria Griffin. Oakbrook Middle School, Spanish. Oakbrook Middle School, Instructional Technology Specialist. Oakbrook Middle School, READ 180. Mission and Vision.

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Apps to engage the middle

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  1. Apps to engage the middle Diana Hudgens Betsy Hare Demetria Griffin Oakbrook Middle School, Spanish Oakbrook Middle School, Instructional Technology Specialist Oakbrook Middle School, READ 180

  2. Mission and Vision Mission: Dorchester School District Two leading the way, every student, every day, through relationships, rigor, and relevance. Vision: Dorchester School District Two desires to be recognized as a “World Class” school district, expecting each student to achieve at his/her optimum level in all areas, and providing all members of our district family with an environment that permits them to do their personal best.

  3. Apps to engage the middle • This session will cover some top apps that can help engage students inside and outside the classroom.  Attendees will leave with the list of apps, suggested apps downloaded, and registration for specific programs complete.  At the end of this session, participants will be able to use the following apps (and more) successfully: ClassDojo, Remind 101, StoryLine, etc

  4. Class dojo • http://prezi.com/padb8nzkw-yq/sharing-classdojo-with-other-educators/

  5. Setting up classes • Take 15 mins to set up at least one class in Class Dojo

  6. Remind 101 • Remind 101 is a free and easy tool to text reminders to students • All numbers are fully confidential • Reminders can be sent immediately or scheduled

  7. Storyline • The classic game of “telephone” with technology • Fosters creativity and writing skills

  8. Time to engage • Each group will have a device with StoryLine downloaded • Your group will have 10 mins to create a story • One or more groups will share their story

  9. Name Selector • Tired of popsicle sticks? Try this out!

  10. Edmodo…what you don’t know • We all know that Edmodo is great for connecting with students in a “Facebook” type setting, but did you know it can help prepare them for the ACT ASPIRE test?

  11. QR Codes • Syllabus (SchoolFusion page, email, textbook website) • Scavenger hunts • Instant access to specific website…no more typing in long web addresses • Finally a way to “display” digital student work

  12. Qr code brainstorming • With a partner discuss ways that you could use QR codes in your classroom.

  13. Teachers pay teachers • Source for resources created by (and for) teachers • Free and paid for material • Open in Edmodo

  14. Google Earth • Take your students directly to the location they are studying about • Field trip from your classroom

  15. Sphere (previously tourwrist) • Both web (tourwrist.com) and app based (Sphere) • 360 degree view of popular locations around the wold

  16. iMovie • No more boring Powerpoint presentations • Easy to create movies using templates • All you need is picture (or video) and your ideas…the app does the rest

  17. Imovie example

  18. White Board apps • There are many “whiteboard” apps out there, so let’s explore some. In your groups, pick on of the following apps to play with and report back on (the good, the bad, and the ugly) • Educreations • ShowMe • WhiteBoard

  19. Contact Information Betsy Hare Instructional Technology Specialist bhare@dorchester2.k12.sc.us Diana Hudgens Spanish Teacher dhudgens@dorchester2.k12.sc.us Demetria Griffin READ 180 Teacher dgriffin@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

  20. Session EvaluationParticipants are asked to complete a session evaluation for each session attended. Credit (attendance, renewal, and/or technology) will be added following evaluation completion. For each question, use 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neither Agree nor Disagree, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree. Your responses will assist us in planning future professional development in Dorchester School District Two. • The instructor was well prepared for the workshop. • The materials for the workshop were appropriate. • The concepts presented were appropriate to my job. • I will benefit from attending this session. • I would recommend this training to others.

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