Tech Tips and Other Information
October 2019
We are finally getting a break in the temperature! (I hope!!) I love fall. The leaves change color and fall off the trees, to bring us new views of our world. We have so many lenses to look through as educators to keep our students engaged and learning, it can sometimes be overwhelming. Please keep in mind, I'm here if there is anything I can do to help you out. I will begin contacting you to chat about how you use technology in your classroom and other ways I can offer assistance.
Take care and happy computing!
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Gizmos
We have a site license for Gizmos Math and Science Simulations. Access to Gizmos is found in Clever. You can use Gizmos for whole group demonstration/teaching or you can assign gizmos to your students. Gizmos are available for grades 3-5 and are a lot of fun! Check them out and let me know if you need assistance.
Stafford County Public Schools Resources
Did you know you have 2 folders in your shared drive that contain a wealth of resources you can use in your classroom? The Curriculum Resources folder and the Project and Performance folder are folders you will want to take a look at when you are working on your lesson plans.
Computer Science Standards
Let's teach our students some new vocabulary! Click the link below to learn some new (computery) terms to use with your kiddos.
Seesaw
First Grade "Reef Kids" are just beginning to use Seesaw! They did a super job completing an about me page! There are many cool components to Seesaw that you can choose to use with your students. Please let Gail know if you are interested in learning more about how you can use Seesaw!
All About Me Writing Projects
Fourth grade is beginning to use technology to work through the writing process. Students are writing a rough draft, editing and then completing a final copy that will be about themselves. Some teachers plan to use Bookcreator for students to create their very own book!
Vooks.com
Read aloud animated story books are here!! This is an awesome site for our young readers. Teachers are able to sign up for a free account for one year. This program has been approved and is being used by some of our teachers. Check it out!!