ACS Elementary Tech TidBits
Instructional Technology Resources & Celebrations
April 6, 2015
Athens City Schools
Alyson Carpenter
ACS POWERUp
Where is Alyson this week?
- Monday- Central Office
- Tuesday- Athens Elementary
- Wednesday- Brookhill Elementary
- Thursday- Cowart Elementary
- Friday- Technology in Motion
Tech Management Tip
Do your students use muti-tasking gestures?
If not, this little poem can help them (and us) to remember these gestures that will have them zooming around their iPad quickly and efficiently! (Using multi-tasking gestures also saves the home buttons on our iPads.)
Gesture #1: Do the FIVE FINGER PINCH to see your apps in a cinch!
Gesture #2: Do the FOUR FINGER SLIDE to make your apps glide!
Gesture #3: Do the FOUR FINGER BRUSH to see your apps in a rush!
You can download free posters with visuals of these gestures from Megan Zigmond's website:
http://www.zigzagstech.com/2013/10/multitasking-gestures-updated-for-ios-7.html
iPad Camera = a POWERFUL Classroom Tool
A Few Idea Resources:
Athens City Elementary Tech Integration
#ACSPowerUP
QR Codes = Scanning to Learn
Want to use QR codes, but your scanners aren't working?
- Are privacy settings preventing access to the camera? If so, go to Settings-->Privacy--> Camera-->Allow QR Reader.
- Is the iPad software up to date? If not, go to Settings-->General-->Software Update-->Install Now.
- Have you tried turning off the lights when projecting a QR code from the Promethean Board? This can often help scanners capture the link!
Popplets are POPPING up!
3rd Grade Creations!
Hard at Work!
Sharing Our Learning!
Math Projects & Perseverance
Happy Poetry Month!
Social Media- Learning & Sharing in Athens City!
Contact Information:
Instructional Technology Specialist
Athens City Schools
Athens, AL
Email: alyson.carpenter@acs-k12.org
Website: http://www.acs-k12.org/powerup
Location: 455 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, United States, North America
Phone: (256) 614-3554
Twitter: @alysoncarp1