Learning with Technology

@MCLIMSE. Eastman 2015-2016 Open House Overview

Mathematics&

Computer Science

Code.org Studio

Basics of computer science & programming, such as…

• Repeat loops• Conditionals• Functions• Role of digital citizenship

Dreambox Math

Individualized learning paths in Dreamox ensure students work in their optimal learning zone to accelerate mastery of key math concepts.

SumDog SumDog’s motivating games to encourage students to practice mathematics skills with an adaptive learning engine that monitors progress and targets questions to needs.

Personalization allows students to play SumDog with their classmates, even if each one is working on different skills.

Reading

Istation ReadingAn adaptive program that delivers individualized reading instruction for PK-5 students with guided practice in critical reading domains, including:

• Alphabetic Knowledge & Word Analysis• Vocabulary• Comprehension• Fluency

Teach Your Monster to Read

Combining game design with essential learning, Teach Your Monster to Read complements systematic phonics instruction helping children to learn the key early stages of reading

myON Digital Library

MyOn is a digital literacy platform that provides anytime, anywhere access to more than 9,000 enhanced digital books with multimedia supports and embedded close reading tools.

Pebble-Go

A kid-friendly, searchable database, Pebble-Go covers a variety of topics--animals, earth and space, biographies, and social studies . Kids can practice researching and reporting on what they learn.

Writing

Typing ClubAn individualized platform to help kids learn to touch-type (typing using all fingers, without looking at the keyboard), Typing Club can help students learn how to type more efficiently and accurately on the QWERTY keyboard.

StorybirdStudents can create art-inspired picture books, longform stories, and poetry in Storybird thereby developing enthusiastic readers, writers and digital citizens

KidBlog.org

A safe & simple publishing platform for students to share their writing and learning products with an authentic audience, posts and comments are shared in a secure classroom blogging space. The process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing, and commenting is foundational with feedback and moderation for developing writers throughout each stage.

Creation

CollaboratION

CommunicatION

ResearchIIM (Independent Investigation Method) consists of seven manageable steps that culminate in a completed research project. The process adapts and applies across subjects and grade levels as students become increasingly proficient with information literacy, content creation, collaboration, and communication.

GAFEKidpix 3-D Microsoft Office

Students use digital media and communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats (Documents, Slides, Sheets, Paintings & Drawings).

HISD HUB

The HISD Hub is a districtwide initiative aimed at digitally transforming 21st century teaching and learning — HISD has launched a K-12 online platform to become the center of collaboration, personalization, curriculum, instruction, and communication in HISD.

HISD Digital Resources

Available to all students, teachers, parents, and administrators in Houston ISD, access to digital resources outside of Houston ISD campuses requires a username and password. A handout is coming soon regarding login passwords for home access.

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MCLIMS Technology

Email:eeastman@houstonisd.org

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MCLIMS.org Tech:http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/114739