Crippen Tech & Media Center Update
January 7, 2015
Plicker Cards Now Available in the Library for Checkout
If you need a refresher on Plickers or would like an extra hand with implementing Plickers in your classroom, please let me know. Plickers are a great way to quickly assess students with multiple choice questions. Students do not have to use any technology (i.e. tablets or Chromebooks) to use Plickers.
2015 Texas Summit will be in New Caney ISD
If you need help or have questions, let me know.
Spanish Grant Books Have been Ordered
On Monday we will be moving the Spanish section to the new bookcases (purchased with Book Fair profits) that are behind Ms. Keen's reading chair. This will give us more room for the 300 new books.
The biographies and autobiographies will then be moved to the old Spanish section by the computers. Currently, we have not had room in the library for these books.
Tech in Action @ Crippen
This week I wanted to recognized Laura Hobbs for the alternative energy project that she gave her 5th grade students. Students were assigned groups and a type of alternative energy to research. Students then presented their findings to the class. Students were not required to create a presentation involving technology, but many did. Laura gave her students a menu of options for their presentations and the three listed below were all used. GREAT JOB!
If you are doing something in you class, please let me know. I would love to feature all of our amazing teachers at some point during the year. Featured teachers, stop by my office to get a jeans pass courtesy of Mrs. Mayes.
Kahoot!
Google Slides
Haiku Deck
Upcoming Video Conference Opportunities for your students
2015 Reading Discovery Featuring First Lady Barbara Bush (3-8)
January 29, 2015
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Registration Deadline: 1/23/2015
Please complete this form and submit up to five written questions by Friday, Jan. 9 that your class would like to ask Mrs. Bush. Selected schools will be notified by Jan. 23 however, it is possible that some schools may not get to ask their questions due to time constraints. You must be registered in the videoconference to participate in the Q&A with Barbara Bush. Register and find additional information at the following link:
http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=20674
Celebrate Presidents Day w/ George Washington (3-8)
February 19, 2015
10:30 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Registration Deadline: 02/13/2015
President George Washington (historical impressionist Peter Small) brings history alive about the life and leadership role of the First President of the United States. Learn about Washington’s crucial role in the implementation and interpretation of the Constitution and the establishment of the American government.
Matt Gentry
Email: mgentry@newcaneyisd.org
Website: www.newcaneyisd.org/Crippen
Location: 18690 Cumberland Blvd, Porter, TX, United States
Phone: 281-577-8740 3611
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Twitter: @crippenelem