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Integrating Digital Tools into Today’s classroom

Integrating Digital Tools into Today’s classroom. Language Arts . Language Arts for Grades 6-8. Since Language Arts is a requirement for all students in grades 6-8, it makes sense to meet the needs of all students.

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Integrating Digital Tools into Today’s classroom

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  1. Integrating Digital Tools into Today’s classroom Language Arts

  2. Language Arts for Grades 6-8 • Since Language Arts is a requirement for all students in grades 6-8, it makes sense to meet the needs of all students. • As a way to meet the needs of all students, web 2.0 tools can help teachers and students

  3. What are web 2.0 tools? • Digital Tools ranging online to tablets • Tools thatcreateorsupportavirtuallearningenvironment. • Tools that support communication and cultivate relationships. • Resourcestosupportteachingandlearning. • Toolsenablingstudentstoshowcase work and take pride in their learning.

  4. How can Web 2.0 Tools help Language Arts Content? • Open lines of communication • Provide collaboration opportunities • Enhance the learning experience • Showcase students’ work • Differentiate & Meet all students’ needs • Motivate students and teachers • Make learning EASY!!!

  5. 6th Grade Standards:

  6. Web 2.0 Tools that can help 6th Grade Standards:

  7. Web 2.0 Tools with Standards: Blogging: Digital tools such as Edublogs can help students have online discussions with teachers and peers. Wikis: Similar to Blogging but can also be used to add widgets and Showcase student’s work VoiceThread: students can work independently or with others to Present information online instead of in front of a class Voki: creates an animated character that can be used to present information or discussions Voxopop: voice based e-learning tool

  8. Reading Rockets: website that provides blogs, online books, and other Digital tools that can help students with reading and comprehension. Allows students to find books that are at students’ lexile reading levels. Audible Kids: online books with various topics and ages groups. This Site is more intended for younger children but beneficial for Middle school low level readers. PinkMonkey: provides students with study guides and book notes to a variety of books that are required to read in middle school.

  9. CoolTools.net: provides graphic organizers, interactive games, quizzes, diagrams, and much more! FlipSnack& Digital Storytelling: make your own digital book MindMapping , Mindmeister,Inspiration, & Popplet: online mapping tools to help students brainstorm writing assignments and find other writing examples. Google Drive: allows students to create an ePortfolio of assignments and allows students to store everything and have easy access ReadWriteThink: engages students with literacy through interactive tools 3D Writer: online tool editing tool

  10. LiveBinder: allows you to organize online resources in one place Boolify: allows students to research with more focus and student- centered. Discovery Education: allows teachers/students to find videos and Resources Online Databases: subscriptions based depended on school licenses and choices CitationMachine: help students properly cite sources

  11. 7th Grade Standards:

  12. 8th Grade Standards:

  13. More Web 2.0 Tools to help 7th & 8th Grade Standards: • BookRix • Glogster • Exploratree • Writing.com • Zoho.com • Poetry Forge • Reading Machine

  14. Even More Resources:(iPad Apps) • 1. Dictionary.com • 2. Miss Spell • 3. Grammar Up • 4. iTalk Recorder • 5. Exam Vocabulary Builder • 6. Story Kit • 7. Keynote • 8. Pages • 9. iBooks • 10. Note Taker HD • 11. MindNode • 12. Google Drive App • 13. Skitch • 14. Stick It • 15. Bump • 16. Prezi • 17. Educreations • 18. G-Whizz! • 19. SimpleMind + • 20. QRReader

  15. The resources are endless!! When it comes to deciding which Web 2.0 tools to use, just keep in mind they are meant to enhance the learning experience and be student –centered, not take away from the learning!!

  16. One more thing… In addition to all the resources mentioned, there are even more found in the following links: http://www.protopage.com/egaunce#Untitled/Bookmarks https://delicious.com/#eringaunce2

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