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Technology in the Elementary Classroom A Brief Overview

Technology in the Elementary Classroom A Brief Overview. Askia J. Little, 3 rd Grade Teacher Kaylee Brooks, 5 th Grade Teacher Tuscaloosa Magnet School-Elementary. Presentation Overview. Rationale for using technology in the classroom Instructional Hardware Instructional Software

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Technology in the Elementary Classroom A Brief Overview

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  1. Technology in the Elementary Classroom A Brief Overview Askia J. Little, 3rd Grade Teacher Kaylee Brooks, 5th Grade Teacher Tuscaloosa Magnet School-Elementary

  2. Presentation Overview • Rationale for using technology in the classroom • Instructional Hardware • Instructional Software • Online Resources • Reality of using technology in the classroom • Questions/ Comments

  3. Why use technology in the classroom? • Competitive advantage • Inquiry- and Project-Based Learning Strategies • Motivation • Accomplish more complex tasks • Promotes peer collaboration • Increased use of outside resources • Accommodation for struggling students • It’s Fun!!! (most of the time)

  4. Gadgets and Gizmos

  5. E-Instruction • ActiVotes and ActivExpressions -Easy-to-use response system that obtains immediate feedback from every student • Promethean Planet

  6. Interactive Whiteboard and Promethean Boards • An electronic board that comes with software to transform regular classroom lessons into interactive experiences. Some boards are equipped with a dual user function that allows more than one person to write on the board at a time.

  7. InterWriteSchoolPad & Wireless Slates & iPads • Bluetooth wireless device lets you teach from anywhere in the classroom or pass it to a student and let them contribute from their desk.

  8. Video Conferencing/Skype • Allows students to communicate across language and physical barriers • Fosters a globally-minded student

  9. Digital and Flip Cameras/Video • Digital storytelling • Scientific observation • Bulletin boards • Anecdotal Records (with permission!) • Instructional Videos

  10. Instructional Software Titles • Inspiration/Kidspiration • Timez Attack • Stagecast Creator • Prezi

  11. Online Software Programs • Learning.com (EasyTech) • Google Earth • Iknowthat.com • Brain Pop/ Brain Pop Jr. • ThinkQuest

  12. Web Resources • E-Sheets • WebQuests • Email (Epals) • Have an up to date classroom website • Website Example 1 • Website Example 2 • Website Example 3 • Technology Integration Index • E-Sheets • WebQuests • Email (Epals) • Have an up to date classroom website • Website Example 1 • Website Example 2 • Website Example 3 • Technology Integration Index

  13. Web 2.0-3.0 • Wiki’s • Blogs • Edmodo • Glogster • Sqworl • Livebinder • Google Docs

  14. Reality • All students don’t have access to the internet or computers at home. • Students come to you at different levels of tech-knowledge. • The server will be encrypted over spring break and render the Internet useless until a work order can be completed to fix it. Oh, But you can't put in a work order because that's online.

  15. Questions? Here’s our Contact Info! • Askia: alittle@tusc.k12.al.us • Kaylee: kbohon@tusc.k12.al.us

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