Technology in the Classroom at BMS
Great ideas from your ITRT - Heidi Overfelt
SOLs start after Spring Break. Turn off electronic devices? NO!
Not all electronic devices hook up to the internet!
Let's find out what you can use to review for SOLs in your classroom....
SmartBoard Games for whole classroom review:
To go to Smart Exchange: http://exchange.smarttech.com
CPS Clickers
Want to be inspired to use CPS Clickers and Mobis? Go to this student made video promoting einstruction (and be amazed at what these students could do for a contest!)
http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=jaFkNxDyxKs
Mobi Sets
Watch it in action in this short video:
http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=QcqYAnNh050
iPad/iPod apps
Here's a great list:
- Pass the Past : produced in conjunction with VDOE for SOL review, this app focuses on the SOL history tests by grade level
- Master the Math : also produced in conjunction with VDOE for SOL review, this app focuses on the SOL math tests
- Tellegami/iMovie/Educreations : student made videos can be created and used to illustrate key ideas and then shown to the class for review
- PicCollage : make digital posters on review subjects using photos and text. Combine the images into a powerpoint to show to the class for review
So don't turn off all technology when you turn off the internet!
Here is the remaining schedule for PD classes this year:
Wednesday, April 30 : App Explorer: Play around with Digital Posters on the ipad with
Pic Collage, Skitch and Doodle Buddy
Wednesday, May 14 : App Explorer: Play around with Digital Productions on the ipad with Educreations, Book Creator and iMovie
IN the meantime...
ask me to come by. I will be glad to stop in for any issue.
I am at BMS every Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday.
And always available via email...
Lately, I have had a number of meetings at SBO, so email if you can't find me.
I will make time for you.