Tech-Knowledge-Y
Tech Tidbits from Your ITS {2016-2017 v.7}
Set Sail!
Never used Snapchat?
- There's an app for that! And an ITS to help too :-) Part of the book study will involve a face-to face session where the participants will become familiar with Snapchat and how to use it to share their reflections. Snapchat is the second largest social media network (only behind Facebook), and has grown more in one year than Twitter did in four. As educators, we need to keep up with the growing trends around us, so what better way than to have fun incorporating it into the book study!?!
- Technology and pedagogy are constantly changing, and that is why we are using a new social media format for the study. Revisiting the concept is a great thing! Plus you get 10 points for all of the reflections.
- Before I add the training to Frontline Professional Development for sign ups, I want a better headcount so I know how many books we may need to provide. Let me know in this survey if you're interested and if you need a copy of the book or if you'll provide your own!
Tech Tidbit Time
Want to get some great technology ideas you can use in your classroom? Starting in November, I'll be doing a brief Tech Tidbit Time at each school on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday (at Malibu) and 2nd & 4th Thursday (at Windsor Woods) right after dismissal.
Check out some of the topics I will be covering this year!
Wixie
It's Pixie that lives in the cloud! Use it on desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, and even devices at home. Create assignments, see student's work, and make comments online.
Learn how to use Twitter for professional development and grow your Professional Learning Network (PLN) among other tweeting educators.
All Things Google
- Google Classroom
- Google Forms
- Google Apps & Extensions
- Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides
BrainPOP
VB has a new district-wide license with features like
- Game Up
- Games with SnapThought
- Quiz Maker - Make your own quizzes
- Concept Mapping
BreakoutEDU - Digital Breakouts
Digital Classroom Escape Games. BreakoutEDU games teach critical thinking, teamwork, complex problem solving, and can be used to reinforce all content areas.
Formative Assessment Tools
- Google Forms
- Plickers
- Kahoot
- Socrative
- And more!
Need Technology Help in the Classroom, Lab, or Planning?
If you would like help integrating technology into your curriculum, please take a minute to sign up for some collaboration time on my calendar. Many days fill up quickly.
Jamie Frederick
Instructional Technology Specialist
Malibu Elementary
Windsor Woods Elementary
Email: jmfreder@vbschools.com
Website: itsjamievb.weebly.com
Twitter: @ITSJamieVB