Smith Elementary
Where do we begin our Journey?
Consider:
YEAR 1 2015-2016
YEAR 2 2016-2017
YEAR 3 2017-2018
PADLET
What types of technology integration do you see taking place at Smith right now?
Eric Sheninger "We can't blame kids for hating school if we keep doing the same thing we always do. The learner today is wired differently."
CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY DEVICE STANDARDS AT REES
LCD Projector Ceiling Installation
Cost: $1,200.00 Each
Local Funds
All Classes Gr. 3-4
Goal: Safety, Security, Preserve whole group teaching area
Mimeo Interactive Device
Cost: $800.00 Each
Title I Funds
All Classes Gr. 3-4
Goal: Interactive Board that works and is inexpensive
SMART Interactive Board
Cost: $3,700 Each
Year 2 - Grade 1 & 2 (Title I & Local Funds)
Year 3 - Grade: K/Pre-K/Life Skills/Reach/PPCD (Title I & Grant)
http://education.smarttech.com/
Goal: Hand touch capabilities for young learners and to provide teachers with access to SMART network templates/idea center
TEACHERS NEED THE BASIC TOOLS TO MAKE TECHNOLOGY INTERACTIVE
Ladybug Document Camera
Used as overhead projector way too often!
Video Cam (HD)
Cost: $60.00 Each
Student Activity Funds - Deposited to Local Funds
Year 3 Fall - Technology Committee Members
Year 3 May - All Classroom Teachers (40 Cameras)
Function: Use to record lessons, messages, take pictures, collaborate outside of your classroom.
NetGear AC1200 Wireless Wi-Fi USB 3.0 Adaptor
Cost $70.00 Each
Student Activity Funds
Year 3 April - WOW Teachers
Year 3 May - All Classroom Teachers
Function: Allows you to make your PC wireless in order to run the Reflector Airplay Software.
REFLECTOR AIRPLAY SOFTWARE
Device Goal: 2:1 Student to Device Ratio
GRADES 3 & 4
YEAR 3:
30 IPADS IN 2ND/3RD/4TH GRADE - WOW TEACHERS (6 TEACHERS)
5 DELL LAPTOPS IN TWO 3RD GRADE CLASSROOMS
YEAR 3
5 DELL LAPTOPS IN EVERY 3RD NON-IPAD CLASSROOM
YEAR 4
3RD GRADE - 4 CLASSES WITH 10 IPADS EACH & CART FOR 12 DEVICES
3RD GRADE - 3 CLASSES WITH 10 LAPTOPS EACH & CART FOR 12 DEVICES
4TH GRADE - 3 CLASSES WITH 10 IPADS EACH & CART FOR 12 DEVICES
4TH GRADE - 3 CLASSES WITH 10 IPADS EACH & CART FOR 12 DEVICES
AUGUST 19, 2014 - INITIAL TECHNOLOGY KICK-OFF
iMovie - Already Loaded on All iPads
Book Creator - Already Loaded on All iPads
Prezi
THE SCHOOL-WIDE PLAN
Resource: Twenty Library Commons Technology iPads
Goal: We wanted to give teachers a meaningful opportunity to use a Library Commons iPAD app. These are already included in the district library apps.
Teachers worked in Teams to Make an IMovie about the 7 Habits
Teachers Trained on Creating a Book with Book Creator App
Teachers worked in Teams to Make a Book with the Book Creator APP
Teachers Trained on How to Create a Prezi
Teachers worked in Teams to Make a Prezi for Parents on the 7 Habits
Our Plan for Getting Everyone Trained on both of these APPs
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7E6hg2Xsqb7Qi1rZVBuYXdNazg/view?usp=sharing
REES DEVICE ACQUISITION PLAN FOR YEAR 4 2015-2016
http://www.popplet.com/app/#/2297459
PARENT TECHNOLOGY NIGHT WITH STAFF TEACHING - JANUARY 2015
IGNITE CREATIVITY AND RISK-TAKING
This is what we learned at TCEA:
Google Slides make it possible for team members to collaborate on a presentation with the freedom of working from where they want and when they want.
APP - ORGANIZE/PRESENT INFORMATION WITH POPPLET 2.0
TWITTER - TWITTER - TWITTER
INVITE PARENTS AND YOUR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY INTO YOUR CLASSROOM
This account allows us to open our classroom doors to parents and the community. Great things are happening every day, yet no one knows about them. This will create transparency and raise school pride. Fast and easy communication tool.
Monitor followers - you have the ability to block followers or have people make a request to follow you.
INDIVIDUAL TEACHER/ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT:
A professional account keeps you connected to current instructional ideas. Teachers can share strategies/activities they think might be helpful for others to see. You can follow other educators that you respect and can learn from. Their tweets come directly to you. Tweet an article, tweet a picture of students using technology, tweet a thought about education.
DID YOU TWEET THAT?
COMMUNITY TWITTER ACCOUNT
STAFF TWITTER ACCOUNT
AREA YOU REALLY USING CHROME?
PD PLAN for CHROME
After School Training on Using the Chrome Browser
100% of Professional Staff Trained
LETS PERSONALIZE OUR CHROME EXPERIENCE (You need a Google Account)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BoXLpNvYap1QNhXR7fPmwmgn4i06bAbErfp5vzNmAz4/edit?usp=sharing
YEAR 3 - LEADERSHIP TEAM INTRODUCED TO APP
YEAR 3 - ALL STAFF TRAINED FEB 16
Presented as an option to staff - All trained - Use is determined by them - with exception to Leadership Team. ILT has paperless meetings with agenda on Google Docs and note taking on Google Docs or Evernote.
MY EVERNOTE:
APP - COMMUNICATE WITH MOVENOTE 2.0
MY MOVENOTES
https://www.movenote.com/v/kiNxjKtFyB9Y3
Movenote to Staff About Procedures:
https://www.movenote.com/v/hnTeoXHvL2lA6
Weekly Rees's Email Converted to Movenote in Place of Email
POPPLET.COM
YEAR 3
Purchased 1 license for every teacher (Feb-2015)YEAR 4
Purchased 1 License for every Teacher and 1 Generic Student Class Account
- POPPLETS CAN BE SAVED IN THE ACCOUNT
- SHARED COLLABORATIVELY - MULTIPLE EDITORS
- PRINTED OR SHARED AS A PDF
- ADD VIDEO, TEXT, OR IMAGES TO EACH POPPLE
LET'S MAKE A POPPLET
APP - COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS THROUGH PADLET
PADLET ACCOUNT AT REES
- School-Wide - No Limit Teacher Padlet accounts for $900
- Rees Domain for Padlet
- Set-up 1 teacher padlet account and 1 generic student account
- Ability to add/delete users and reset passwords
APP - ANNOTATING IMAGES WITH SKITCH
APPS - GOOGLE FOR EDUCATION
Google Drive
JANUARY PD DAY
ALL STAFF TRAINED ON GOOGLE DRIVE
TRAINER: TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
YEAR 3/4
ALL 2ND/3RD/4TH GRADE STUDENTS BEGIN SAVING WORK TO THEIR ALIEF GOOGLE DRIVE
Google Chrome
Google Calendar & Google Docs and Forms
OPT'L A/S TRAINING
50% OF STAFF SIGNED UP
APRIL/MAY SESSIONS
TRAINER: LIBRARIAN & 1ST GR TEACHER
GOOGLE HANGOUTS
GOOGLE SITE FOR TEACHERS
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL CONDUCT A MAY PD SESSION ON GOOGLE SITES SO THAT EACH TEACHER MAY BEGIN WORKING ON IT OVER THE SUMMER AND HAVE IT COMPLETED BY AUGUST 2015.
Rees Staff Google Sites and QR Codes
Classroom Teachers:
Mr. Love:
Ms. Cepeda
Mrs. Raptis
Mrs. DaCosta
Content Team:
Block Team:
AURASMA
Science - Explain a concept
Daily 5 Stations - Explain procedures/model
Library - Book Talks
Beginning of the Year - Teacher Introductions.
Paul Baez - Principal @ Rees Elementary School in Alief ISD Houston, Texas
Email: paul.baez@aliefisd.net
Website: www.aliefisd.net/rees
Location: Rees Elementary School, Kensley Drive, Houston, TX, United States
Twitter: @baezp1