Research, Write, Respond: Technology in the Hands of Young

Learners

Sheryl Dales

March 2012

Background

• Teacher-Librarian/Technology Integrator

• St. Pius X School (Grades Pre-8)

• Apple School (148 Mac Desktops, 30 - iPad2s, 90 - NEO 2s, SMART interactive boards in 1/2 of our classrooms)

Decision Making

• Curriculum Needs

• Teacher Comfort Levels

• Student Comfort Levels

• Cost Considerations

• Management (Updates and Upkeep)

NEO 2

• Inexpensive• Rugged and durable• Easy to operate• Easy to maintain• Supports curriculum needs• Non-distracting

Renaissance Learning

http://www.renlearn.com/

iPads

• Mobile and easy to transport to classroom• Fast wireless access• Student engagement• Student management of data appearance

QR Codes

Scavenger Hunts, Website Location, Activity Introductions

QR Code Generator

http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

Facts4Me

Online reference tool for primary readers of English. The site is written by

teachers and is committed to offering high-quality, educationally-sound

information in an ad-free, child-safe environment.

http://www.facts4me.com/

Username: Spring2012

Password: access

NEO 2s to Word Process

NEO 2s to Word Process

Creative Writing

1st Grade

AssessmentPolling (pretest review, status of class)

TRAILS: Tool for Real-time Assessment of

Information Literacy Skills

http://www.trails-9.org/

AssessmentQuizzing (MathFacts in a Flash - Offline)

CollaborationBeaming

With Teacher and/or Google Docs

Document Sharing

Future

• One to One Program

• Increase writing with word processor

• Early awareness of keyboard

• Increase in speed/accuracy in keyboarding

• Practice daily use of technology as a tool for 21st Century skills