Technology in an Elementary Classroom

Erin SeesSpring 2011

Sharing

Students as Contributors

Concrete ways that your students can make valuable contributions to their learning community.

PermissionYou MUST get parent

permission to put students work online!

Weekly Podcast

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Digital Stories

www.digitales.us

Has great examples of digital stories and ideas on how to create them.

Class Created Books

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Animoto

Voice Threadwww.voicethread.com

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Screen Casting

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Screen Casting

camtasiajingflowgram.commathtrain.tv

Blogs1. Respect – We are polite, kind and appropriate at all times. Remember that many students and Mrs. Sees will view your

comments. 2. Inclusion – Anyone is welcome to comment or join a discussion as

long as they are respectful.3. Learning – These are places to reflect and learn. You are encouraged to: Ask questions; Answer questions; Share your learning; Synthesize ideas; Plan projects or assignments, and

Reflect on the process of learning. 4. Safety – DO NOT REVEAL ANY PERSONAL DETAILS, either on the

profile page, or in any posts. Never use any students’ last names or pictures with names attached.

Every student must add a comment to this post. Click on Name/URL and type your first name in to the “Name” box. You do not need a URL. Your Comment text will say, “I have read and I understand

the basic rules to posting in the social forum, dialogues and blogs.” You can say more then this if you wish. I have done one as

an example.

Blogs & Wikis

• Teaching and learning is 2-way, shift from passive consumer to active creator.

• Students write for a real audience, which is very motivating.

• Parents can participate in the learning experience.

• It’s interactive and easy to link together.

• Simple to create/maintain and you don’t have to wait on a webmaster.

How Can Blogs and Wikis Be Used in School?

• Information / Communication Tools

• Online Filing Cabinets

• Collaborative Tools

• Literature Circles

• Online Discussions

• Professional Development

• Writing Tools

Ning

www.Ning.combuild your online public or private social networkthis is not free anymore

Global Education Ning

http://globaleducation.ning.com/A network on Ning of educators around the world sharing resources and participating in discussions.

Cluster Maps

http://clustrmaps.com/Track Visitors to your blog or website by geography

Wordle

http://www.wordle.net/Create word bubblesexcellent tool for teachers and studentsput down main ideas related to any top or subject

Tagxedo

http://www.tagxedo.com/similar to Wordleyou can create a tag crowd in the shape of an image (rose, bear, etc)You can upload your won image or use one in the gallery.

Answer Tips

http://www.answers.com/main/answertips.jspAdd or embedd an online dictionary or glossary of terms in any website or wikiFantastic took for classroom application

WIX

http://www.wix.com/Create a professional looking website in minutesUseful when showcasing photoshas a free area as well as a premium (paid) section

Universal Design Languagehttp://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/