World Read Aloud Day - March 7, 2012
http://litworld.org/worldreadaloudday
World Read Aloud Day is another great way to model and motivate to our students, staff, faculty and community the importance of reading as well as the celebration of the power of words. Consider registering at the attached website as an individual, a class, a team or a school wide celebration.
Goodnight iPad by Ann Droyd (aka Dave Milgrim)
http://www.davidmilgrim.com/DMDC/anndroyd.com
Take a couple of minutes to watch the video of the story Goodnight iPad, a parody of the classic story Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. Like the batteries in our mobile devices need recharging, so do we. We need to remember to recharge our bodies with sleep, socializing with friends, playing sports, and other activities than playing with electronic devices. All is good with moderation. Enjoy! (Thank you to Heidi Critchley for asking me to order this book.)
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
District Wide Information
Profile for Technology Literate Students
This week's example is from the Profiles for Technology Literate Students for grades PK-2.
2. Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution. (1,3,4)
When I read this profile, I thought of the upcoming new movie The Lorax, from the story written by Dr. Seuss. I feel this is an appropriate time to consider a small project where students identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue as simple as what is trash versus what should be recycled. The Lorax Project in the Classroom is a starting point for such a project. http://www.seussville.com/Educators/lorax_classroom/educatorlorax_discuss.php
The Environmental Protection Agency Students K-12 http://www.epa.gov/students/index.html and The Center for Environmental Education Online http://www.ceeonline.org/ have other resources you may find helpful. ***Note that although this focus is for grades PK-2, many of these ideas and resources may be applicable to students up to grade 12 so check them out!***
1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
This week's example is from the Profiles for Technology Literate Students for grades PK-2.
2. Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution. (1,3,4)
When I read this profile, I thought of the upcoming new movie The Lorax, from the story written by Dr. Seuss. I feel this is an appropriate time to consider a small project where students identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue as simple as what is trash versus what should be recycled. The Lorax Project in the Classroom is a starting point for such a project. http://www.seussville.com/Educators/lorax_classroom/educatorlorax_discuss.php
The Environmental Protection Agency Students K-12 http://www.epa.gov/students/index.html and The Center for Environmental Education Online http://www.ceeonline.org/ have other resources you may find helpful. ***Note that although this focus is for grades PK-2, many of these ideas and resources may be applicable to students up to grade 12 so check them out!***
1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Sunday, February 12, 2012
District Wide Information
Profile for Technology Literate Students
This week's example is from the Profiles for Technology Literate Students for grades 3-5.
9. Debate the effect of existing and emerging technologies on individuals, society, and the global community. (5, 6)
Technology is ever changing! I find new ideas to use almost everyday. The questions I always ask is "How will this help me or help a teacher?" "How will this be a benefit to students?" Here are 41 Websites for Teachers to Integrate Tech into the Classroom" https://askatechteacher.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/41-websites-for-teachers-to-integrate-tech-into-your-classroom/ Sometimes it is not the websites found but how technology changes. A recent example is Google's new policy. http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/preview/ Although this may be too much to consider for students in grades 3-5, looking at our district Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) in general terms is important for students at this age and older to consider. Very few students have even the most basic understanding of this policy even though they have signed the policy.
1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Did You Know...February 1st was the first Digital Learning Day?
Check out more about it at this link http://www.digitallearningday.org/ Many schools participated in Digital Learning Day and shared what they did. The Toolkits tab has many resources. Check it out for ideas!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
District Wide Information
Super Bowl as a learning opportunity
The link below by School Library Journal offers ideas for using the Super Bowl as a learning opportunity. Every year viewers across the world watch the Super Bowl. Some to watch the game and others to watch the always entertaining commercials. There are many resources found in this article including which advertisements were most popular.
http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/neverendingsearch/2012/02/01/super-bowl-as-a-learning-opportunity/
Profile for Technology Literate Students
This week's example is from the Profiles for Technology Literate Students for grades 6-8.
2. Create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events. (1, 2, 6)
I Love to Read Month and celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2nd with Read Across America allows for a wonderful opportunity to integrate this Profile. How can you promote reading with a creative animated video that can be posted on your website or sent to teachers at other learning levels to share with their classes. If you are looking for additional "Seussian fun" Check out Seussville at http://www.seussville.com/ This has many activities, games and information. Have fun promoting reading this month!
1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
The link below by School Library Journal offers ideas for using the Super Bowl as a learning opportunity. Every year viewers across the world watch the Super Bowl. Some to watch the game and others to watch the always entertaining commercials. There are many resources found in this article including which advertisements were most popular.
http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/neverendingsearch/2012/02/01/super-bowl-as-a-learning-opportunity/
Profile for Technology Literate Students
This week's example is from the Profiles for Technology Literate Students for grades 6-8.
2. Create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events. (1, 2, 6)
I Love to Read Month and celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2nd with Read Across America allows for a wonderful opportunity to integrate this Profile. How can you promote reading with a creative animated video that can be posted on your website or sent to teachers at other learning levels to share with their classes. If you are looking for additional "Seussian fun" Check out Seussville at http://www.seussville.com/ This has many activities, games and information. Have fun promoting reading this month!
1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
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