Teaching and Learning with Technology

Presented by…Melissa Voghel- Grade 1mvoghel@chestercommunitycharter.org

Jacki Westermann- Grade 5jwestermann@chestercommunitycharter.org

Rushelle Diggs- Building Directorrdiggs@chestercommunitycharter.org

A effective lesson starts with what students know, and what they are interested in…

Our students’ prior knowledge in the area of technology raises two questions…How can we take advantage of the

technology skills they have acquired through access to smart phones, iPads, and other devices at an early age?

How do we maintain the interest of children so accustomed to this level of sensory input and immediate feedback?

Technology Tools Available to You!Your own desktop monitor!Netbooks (lap tops) NooksXO’s in some buildingsComputer LabsProjector CartsIPEVO’s (document cameras)Smart boards (teachers with Smart

boards share with those who do not)iPads for ESL support

Don’t have a Smart board? Here are some other ideas!

Put on a show! Use the Projector Cart to show videos and Power Point presentations. Real world examples help students connect with new content.

Model how to effectively use the web as a resource. Students can create their own presentations and other projects.

Use the IPEVO to project student work samples, test prep, editing, experiments, maps, diagrams, etc.

What if you don’t have a Smart board?

Krista West- iPads for ELL students

Ben Emmons- Netbook researchJennifer Dungee- Power Point on the desktopJennifer Burton- Netbook blogging

Interested Students = Fewer DisruptionsMotivate students to participate, by teaching

them how to use and respect technology.Challenge students to research, problem solve,

and create at higher levels.Let students earn tech time with on-task

behavior. Use Netbooks and Nooks as extension activities.

Students create Power Point and Prezi presentations in the lab and show them on the teacher’s desktop monitor.

Play Brain Pop, Flocabulary, Study Island or Teacher Tube videos on the desktop.

Set digital timer to motivate and manage time.

Melissa VoghelLook what these 1st graders can do!

Jacki WestermannIdentify the multiple ways the Smart

board is used in this lesson?

Don’t let a well planned lesson fall apart!Related skills to teach first:Keyboarding SkillsNavigating the InternetHow to identify a quality on-line resourceHow to handle technology carefullyTech Support / Problem SolvingThe various Microsoft Office toolsPublic Speaking Collaboration and Patience!

How have you integrated technology in your class room?

Resources we subscribe to:Weekly Reader / Time for KidsFlocabularyCurriculum Publisher

◦Think Central ◦Go Math!◦Wordly Wise

• Brain Pop• Study Island• Education City

Additional Websites We Like! www.funbrain.com - Fun for kids games and games broken down by subject. www.turtlediary.com - A website for every subject broken down by grade level. www.fuelthebrain.com - Free to register Math website for resources and games. www.mrnussbaum.com - A website for every subject broken down by grade level and

ability. www.teachertube.com - YouTube for teachers. www.manythings.org - A website for studying English as a Second Language. www.storybird.com - Create short stories using art and visual inspirations. www.arkive.org - Picture and Video archive of different animal classifications www.math-play.com - Tons of math games for all ages. www.readwritethink.org - Organize thoughts and use various graphic organizers to

create flowing writing pieces. www.discoveryeducation.com - Good for Science videos and picture resources. www.nationalgeographic.com/kids - Various topics for Science to enhance learning. www.sheppardsoftware.com - Various math games for all ages. www.xtramath.org - Math Facts that track student and class progress. www.pbskids.org - Games and video on various topics. www.storylineonline.net - Stories read by celebrities. Good for pointing out story

elements and writing. www.neok12.com - Educational videos, lessons and games for grades K – 12.