ACS Elementary Tech TidBits
Instructional Technology Resources & Celebrations
March 16, 2015
Alyson Carpenter
Where is Alyson this week?
My schedule for this week is below. Notice I will be in training on Thursday and Friday. (CES and JNES teachers, You are welcome to email me for special appointments if you need to meet this week.)
- Monday- Central Office
- Tuesday- Athens Elementary
- Wednesday- Brookhill
- Thursday- ARI Training
- Friday- Technology in Motion Training
Calendar Available on Tech Tidbits Website
Cool Tech Tool
QR Codes in the Classroom
What can you do with QR codes in the classroom?
The possibilities are UNLIMITED! In fact, the possibilities for using QR codes as a productivity, management, and instructional tool in the classroom are so endless that I had to be careful that this week's newsletter did not become never-ending.
Check out the collections of ideas & freebies below:
QR Codes as a Management Tool!
Work Smarter, Not Harder!
A few additional ideas:
- Share Messages- Share short text messages or instructions. www.qrstuff.com
- Share Large Files Quickly- Share a Google Drive doc. Create a QR code using the link.
- Differentiate Instruction- Color-code QR codes for different content/groups.
- Provide Just-In-Time Help for Students- Provide QR code links to video tutorials
- Share Audio Messages- Record messages to share. See a few options for this below.
Use QR Codes to Share Audio Recordings
Another cool way to use QR codes is to share audio messages with your students (especially little ones who can't read everything just yet). Check out the sites and tips below!
QR Voice
Vocaroo
Vocaroo is not yet available as an iPad app, but it works well from a laptop of desktop computer (with an internal or attached mic.)
Other Options
If you'd like to record directly from the iPad, "there's an app for that!" The Apple app GarageBand can be used to create voice recordings. In a few easy steps, these recordings can be shared via QR code!
If you'd like to learn how to use any of these tools, let me know!
Athens City Schools Elementary Tech Integration
#ACSPowerUP
Check out a few examples from this week:
Popplets are Popping Up Everywhere!
Have your students tried Popplet yet?
Seuss Celebration
App Smashing Action!
What apps have your students combined / "smashed" for learning?
Cross-Curricular Learning!
Mrs. Beaty shared that she has moved away from stations in Math and students are now working on individual or group projects while she works with small groups during math block. Students are provided with a rubric before projects begin so that expectations are clear.
The students demonstrated a very high level of engagement and complete ownership of their learning!
Social Media- Learning & Sharing in Athens City!
Contact Information
Instructional Technology Specialist
Athens City Schools
Athens, AL
Email: alyson.carpenter@acs-k12.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/acstechtidbits1/
Location: 455 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, United States, North America
Phone: (256) 614-3554
Twitter: @alysoncarp1