Reading, Research, and Tech! Oh My!
A self-paced professional development class
Google Classroom code = h1zn7.
8 Tech Credits
Need Tech credits? How about taking a class designed to teach you about resources specific to Spearman? It will be fun! It won't be too hard! It is completely self-paced with all assignments due by April 30th. You'll explore tech tools, books, and subscriptions that are unique to our school and you'll get tech credit at the same time! Sign up in PDExpress. Then join the Google Classroomfor Reading, Research, and Tech! Oh My! using the code h1zn7.
Some of the tools we will explore and put to use
Pebble Go
Pebble Go is a database that we have subscribed to this year to give our K-2 students another researching resource on their level. Check it out at http://www.capstonepub.com/library/digital/pebble-go/
Amplify
Amplify is a new, exciting interactive graphic novel that teaches close-reading to 5th graders. Those who teach 5th grade, those who may teach it in the future, and those who are just interested can check out this cool tool. It's challenging and fun!
Biblio-nasium and Follett
Biblionasium and Follett (our library system) have partnered so that our students can keep track of the books that they are reading within our library collection and share reviews and favorites. You, as their teacher, can track their progress ... and it's fun and easy to use!
What It's all About
This course is designed so that you can complete one task a month from now until April 30. However, you can easily complete more than one task a month. I hope that you'll find the activities fun, informative, and useful for your classroom. The tasks in general are as follows
- Task 1: Beginning Reflection
- Task 2: Books and Flipgrid
- Task 3: Social Media and Book Discussion
- Task 4: Ted Talks, Podcasts, and Professional Reading
- Task 5: Using eBooks and Lightbox
- Task 6: Amplify, Pebble Go, & DISCUS
- Task 7: Biblionasium & Follett
- Task 8: Book Hooks
- Task 9: Final Reflection
Join the Class in Google Classroom
Use the code h1zn7 to join the class, and work at your own pace completing tasks that will be useful in your own classroom.