Tech Bits
DCC Elementary Technology News - For Teachers
February 2018
"Show Me" App: App is already on most iPad carts!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/showme-interactive-whiteboard/id445066279?mt=8
- This app is very user friendly! I've used it with student's as young as 1st grade. When you open the app a "white board" appears. You can record information in various ways on each "white board" to create a slide show presentation.
- Teachers and/or students can take notes or create a presentation using text, images, videos and voice recorder.
- You can share the presentation by creating a free account. Keep in mind though, on a free account everything you share is public. I've shared several presentations before, and never ran into any problems.
- The "Show Me" app also has an "explore" option. You don't have to recreate the wheel. There are hundreds of "Show Me" presentations already created that can be watched and shared! The subjects include: Art, Language, Math, Music, Science and Social Studies (for all grades).
Show Me App
What it looks like.
Show Me - Math
Already made, interactive, math presentations. They are found under "Explore".
Show Me - Science
Already made, interactive, science presentations. They are found under "Explore".
Haiku Deck - FREE Presentation website
Haiku Deck - Tired of Power Point? Try this! It's FREE!!
https://www.haikudeck.com/education
Haiku Deck makes presentations fast, easy, and beautiful. That's why educators and students in over 21,000 schools use it to engage and inspire.
BreakOut Edu!
Ms. Stoey's Class had to "break out' of the locked boxes, using their multiplication skills.
https://platform.breakoutedu.com
- Note - If you are interested in doing a Break Out, the school has several boxes you can use. I would be happy to help you conduct a Break Out. You can use any subject!
App Request Form
If you need a new app on your iPad cart please use the following link to make a request.
Lesson Plan Outlook for February
- Pre K and K: ABC Mouse, Osmo's and Typetastic.com
- 1st - 2nd: Keyboarding Competitions!
- 3rd - 5th: Keyboarding Competitions! Code.org and Google Slides.
Student Website (links and projects will be added over time)