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The Digital ClassroomDDSB P.A. DAY WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
PRESENTED BY JENNIFER MONTGOMERY & MARTINA WALTON
Agenda
Feel free to stop us to ask questions! You can fill your placemat with ideas throughout the presentation!
Kahoot
QR Codes
Thinglink
Xtra Math
Popplet
Remind
Today's Meet
Storybird
Bit.ly
Socrative
Jing
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WHAT IS IT?
A GAME-BASED RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS.
WHO USES IT?
TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS TOGETHER.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
TEACHER CREATES QUIZZES AND SURVEYS, AND STUDENTS COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER USING VARIOUS TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY.
Tech Tool #1
Get competing!
SIGN UP: getkahoot.com
To PLAY: kahoot.it
TIPS: Try out the "Public Kahoots"
Students play individually or in teams
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
review of lesson
review for tests
spelling quiz
WHAT IS IT?
ONLINE TOOL FOR CREATING UNIQUE BAR CODES THAT CAN BE ACCESSED WITH A PHONE OR IPOD.
WHO USES IT?
TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
USE A GENERATOR SITE (LIKE QR STUFF) TO CREATE THE CODE, AND EMBED ON ANY PRINT OR DIGITAL MATERIAL.
Tech Tool #2
Get clicking!
SIGN UP: not required
CREATE: qrstuff.com
TIP: choose from different colors to enhance the look
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
Use for scavenger hunts
Add to bibliographies
Online resource lists for projects
Parent newsletters
Field trip locations
WHAT IS IT?
AN ONLINE TOOL TO CREATE INTERACTIVE IMAGES WITH LINKS TO VIDEOS, TEXT, AND WEBSITES.
WHO USES IT?
TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
TEACHERS LINK IMAGES AND DIAGRAMS TO RELATED WEBSITES, TEXT, AND INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE.
Tech Tool #3
Get linking!
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
teacher created learning document
inquiry based tasks
visual informational texts
student collaboration projects (through teacher account)
SIGN UP: thinglink.com
TIPS: Sign up for an "education account" Sign up students within your
account Embed your "thinglink" on your
website
WHAT IS IT?
AN ONLINE PROGRAM TO HELP STUDENTS MASTER MATH FACTS.
WHO USES IT?
STUDENTS.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
TEACHER CREATES A CLASS, ADDS STUDENT ACCOUNTS, AND STUDENT PROGRESS CAN BE MONITORED BY THE TEACHER.
Tech Tool #4
Get practicing!
SIGN UP: xtramath.com
TIP: monitor student progress
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
Students can work on this at home or in class
You can also set up a mini-practice session and the program will tell each student who to select next (for tech centre).
Show the video to students to explain how to use this simple program!
BREAK #1
WHAT IS IT?
ONLINE TOOL FOR ORGANIZING IDEAS AND INFORMATION.
WHO USES IT?
TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
CREATE A MIND MAP, BRAINSTORMING WEB, OR TIMELINE AND SAVE IT AS A PDF OR JPEG FILE.
Tech Tool #5
Get brainstorming!
SIGN UP: popplet.com
CREATE: popplet.com
TIPS: Students do not need accounts Work can be saved as JPG or
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
whole group brainstorming
independent brainstorming
KWL/RAN group or independently
timelines for narratives or history
WHAT IS IT?
AN ONLINE (ONE-WAY) TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE TO CONTACT PARENTS AND STUDENTS.
WHO USES IT?
TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS.
DOES IT WORK?
TEACHER CREATES AN ACCOUNT AND ADDS PARENTS OR STUDENTS. MASS TEXTS INCLUDING REMINDERS OR INFORMATION CAN BE SENT INSTANTLY.
Tech Tool #6
Get communicating!
SIGN UP: remind.com
TIP: use the invitation sheet in your first newsletter to inform parents to sign up
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
reminders
due dates
news and events
Coaches
You can choose to schedule reminders for later
Send reminders to small groups
WHAT IS IT?
AN ONLINE MEETING ROOM.
WHO USES IT?
TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS TOGETHER.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
TEACHER CREATES A MEETING ROOM, SHARES THE LINK FOR STUDENTS TO SHARE IDEAS AND THINKING.
Tech Tool #7
Get discussing!
SIGN UP: not required
To MEET: todaysmeet.com
TIPS: Choose the length of your
meeting Option to print a transcript of
meeting
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
during read aloud
class discussion
test review
WHAT IS IT?
AN ONLINE CREATIVE WRITING TOOL FOR STUDENTS.
WHO USES IT?
STUDENTS
HOW DOES IT WORK?
TEACHER CREATES ACCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS, AND THEY LOG IN AND CREATE THEIR OWN STORIES AND POEMS USING ILLUSTRATIONS PROVIDED.
Tech Tool #8
Get storytelling!
SIGN UP: storybird.com
TIP: Monitor student progress in the class page
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
Creative writing projects
Free “play” with poetry
Download stories onto your website
Paid options for print books
BREAK #2
WHAT IS IT?
AN ONLINE TOOL TO SHORTEN URLS.
WHO USES IT?
TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
CUT AND PASTE LENGTHY URL TO CREATE A SHORT ADDRESS TO SHARE WITH STUDENTS.
Tech Tool #9
Get answering!
SIGN UP: not required
To CREATE: bit.ly
TIP: create a log-in to make personalized links
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
links on paper assignments
project on whiteboard or smartboard
google form links
newsletters to parents
WHAT IS IT?
AN INTERACTIVE PLATFORM TO COMMUNICATE WITH STUDENTS.
WHO USES IT?
TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS TOGETHER.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
TEACHER CREATES QUIZZES OR LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS TO COMPLETE ONLINE.
Tech Tool #10
Get answering!
SIGN UP: socrative.com
To PLAY: m.socrative.com
TIPS: Available through a browser or as an
app Teacher downloads "teacher" version Students download "student" version
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
use with a class set of laptops, ipods, tablets or personal devices
Exit tickets or check-ins
Marks tests for you
Import online tests from other teachers
WHAT IS IT?
SCREENCAST RECORDING SOFTWARE USED TO CREATE VIDEOS.
WHO USES IT?
TEACHERS
HOW DOES IT WORK?
TEACHER DOWNLOADS SOFTWARE AND CREATES HOW-TO-VIDEOS AND TUTORIALS FOR STUDENTS (AND STAFF) TO VIEW.
Tech Tool #11
Get recording!
SIGN UP: techsmith.com/jing
TIPS: Download on ILP laptop at home
Record with or without audio Share your videos with teachers
(T Drive) and students (class folders, website, etc.)
IDEAS for the CLASSROOM
create video tutorials for using databases, software, websites
video tutorials for how to research, and finding credible sources
create video tutorials for staff
Have fun using thesetech tools to create aDIGITAL CLASSROOM!
Thank you for coming!
Contact Us
Martina Walton Grade 5 @ Dr. C.F. Cannon PS
Jenn Montgomery Teacher-Librarian @ Terry Fox P.S.
twotechyteachers.weebly.com
