Technology in the Classroom

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

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

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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
• Its Fun!!! (most of the time)

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Gadgets and Gizmos
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E-Instruction

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

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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.

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InterWrite SchoolPad 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.

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Video Conferencing/Skype

• Allows students to communicate across language
  and physical barriers
• Fosters a globally-minded student

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Digital and Flip Cameras/Video

• Digital storytelling
• Scientific observation
• Bulletin boards
• Anecdotal Records (with permission!)
• Instructional Videos

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Instructional Software Titles

• Inspiration/Kidspiration
• Timez Attack
• Stagecast Creator
• Prezi

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Online Software Programs

• Learning.com (EasyTech)
• Google Earth
• Iknowthat.com
• Brain Pop/ Brain Pop Jr.
• ThinkQuest

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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

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Web 2.0-3.0

• Wikis
• Blogs
• Edmodo
• Glogster
• Sqworl
• Livebinder
• Google Docs

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Reality

• All students dont 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.

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Questions? Heres our Contact Info!

• Askia alittle_at_tusc.k12.al.us
• Kaylee kbohon_at_tusc.k12.al.us