High Tech Tips
Vol 3: March 2019
What Season Is It?
Disclaimer: The tools I recommend are those that have been reviewed for COPPA compliance, terms of service, etc., and are free. There are many great resources out there, but some have restrictions or are limited in what you can do (i.e. Gimkit is a hot new tech tool but the free version is very limited).
Quizlet & Quizlet Live
One of my favorite things about Quizlet is the opportunity to use Quizlet LIVE. This is a fun activity to be used during class time. By clicking LIVE, the students are randomly placed into groups that compete to match the word to the definition, only each person in the group is given certain words. A definition flashes across the screen and group members have to discuss who has the correct word and why. You will hear great use of academic language, justifications, and teamwork. If a group gets one wrong, they get sent back to zero so it gets quite competitive and fun!
Lending Grant Teachers: This is a great resource to create and post to make available to students from home.
Check out the video below.
Plickers
Quizizz
Share Your High Tech Success on Twitter!
Use Your Campus Hashtag #rehightech #mehightech
Tag People You Want to See Your Tweet!
@RoyalwoodLions @MonahanElem @_annetteclark
Reminder: Kyte Learning
New! Kyte has shared that it will soon be including courses for teachers working on their Google Educator Certifications! Keep an eye out for those!
PD Opportunity: Tech For Tots
Tips for Your High Tech Transition
- Work with your team to plan meaningful tech integration and support each other with implementation.
- Seek recommendations or assistance from your Instructional Coaches.
- Practice your tech before you use it with students.
- Set a goal for yourself. For example: I will incorporate at least 1 tech activity into my lesson plans each week.
- Plan ways for teachers to support teachers. Consider a monthly morning get-together where teachers can take turns demonstrating what has worked for them in the classroom.
Annette Clark, M. Ed
Email: annetteclark@sheldonisd.com
Phone: 281-727-1330
Twitter: @_annetteclark