september 11, 2012 “it must be remembered that the purpose of education is not to fill the minds...
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Welcome to
5th Grade Information Night
September 11, 2012
“It must be remembered that the purpose of education is not to fill the minds of students with facts…it is to teach them to think...
and always to think for themselves.” ~ Robert Hutchins ~
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Agenda ~ Purpose5th Grade Information Night
Response to feedback from Parent SurveyOverview Major Paperless Technologies
Exposure ~ not training MimioVote Edline Spelling City Everyday Mathematics Kidblog Edmodo Custom Typing
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Paperless at school21 Century Learners ~ Technology Standards“Olive-Us” Own the Learning!Advantages:
Higher level of engagement21st century learning skillsImmediate feedback informs instructionDetail data ~ history maintainedFewer missing documentsNeater work ~ improved organization
Uses of technology vary from class to classAvailability of technology resources limited
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Paperless at homeComputer at home is NOT required
Paper homework option ~ always available!Students can make decision daily to choose paper
Parent Tech Support ExpectationsStudent should be independent!Increasing exposure at school provides training
Tech problems at homeHW assignments – complete on paper if possibleParent notify teacher if prohibits HW completion
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MimioVoteResponder Assessment SystemTypes of Assessments:
Formative ~ Reviews Projected, completed as whole group Immediate feedback - Informs instruction
Summative ~ Assessments Self-paced, completed individually Weekly Literacy Assessment Report Can email digital copy when requested ~ for concerns Immediate feedback
Maintains history of progress
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Edline ~ 5th Grade WebsitesImportant Dates & Announcements
Check frequently (weekly!) for updatesLinks to Important Sites“Important 5th Grade Stuff”
Homework & Re-take/Re-do PolicyBand, Patrol, Morning Announcements ScheduleContent Vocabulary
PhotosNOT a HW Board!
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Spelling CityOnline Spelling and Vocabulary PracticeWeekly Pre-tests/Post-tests – in class
Instant, targeted feedbackMaintains history of progressPaper copy of online assessment available
Weekly Assigned Activities – some time in classHomework choices:
Log on to complete online activitiesPaper options
Activities are not intended to replace studying for spelling words! Students still need to practice lists!
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KidBlogClassroom Blog Site
Ability to post blogs & comment on othersWeekly Reader Responses – some time in class
Homework choices: Log on to complete blog activities Paper option
Content area discussion boardCommenting
Teacher must approve all commentsPrivate commenting between teacher & student
NOT for teacher communication OR social network
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Everyday Math OnlineOnline Interactive SRB
Complete SRB online“Show Me” videos – demonstrate algorithms
Access to Study Links ~ NOT Math BoxesFacts Practice
Facts WorkshopFacts Dash
EM GamesPlay unit games as concept reviewGrade level ~ 5th or 6th grade
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EdmodoOnline Educational Community
“Social Network” for the classroom Communication: student-student ~ student-teacher
Posted Assignments Daily Classroom Work Graphic Organizers Study Guides/Project Descriptors/Rubrics WEX Links Maintains History ~ no more missing work!
Gradebook Maintains assignments & comments/feedback Checking progress ~ Calendar Individual/group assignments ~ missing assignments NOT HW Board
Parent Access
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