Glover Elementary
2015-2016
Welcome Back!
I am very excited about starting a new school year! Last year, I really enjoyed working with you and your students and I am looking forward to another great year.
I noticed several new faces so let me introduce myself. My name is Natalie Driver and I am the Digital Learning Specialist for your campus. My position provides me with the opportunity to assist you with integrating technology into your curriculum. I can help you plan and implement a lesson with the iPads or in the computer lab. One of my favorite integration tools is videoconferencing unit. I can help you find an event that your students would love. If you are looking for a new Web 2.0 tool to motivate and engage your students, let me know I would love to show you a few of my favorites. As you are planning your lessons email me and let me know how I can help.
I can’t wait to start working with you and your students!
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Web 2.0 Tools
GetKahoot
Kahoot is a game-based learning tool. You can create a survey, poll, or quiz and then watch your students have fun while learning!
Read, Write, Think
Read, Write, Think is one of my favorites online resources. They provides teahers with lessons, calendar activities and student interactive tools. One of my favorite tools is the Trading Card Creator. Check it out here: http://goo.gl/Giq0S
Blendspace
Blendspace is a wonderful tool that helps you build quick and amazing lessons. You can include videos from YouTube or images from Google, with just a click of you mouse. After you create the lesson you can share it with your students through Edmodo.
Fort Bend ISD Approved Web 2.0 Tools and iPad Apps
Note: The list is divided by ES for elementary school, MS for middle school, HS for high school, and Staff for teacher tool. If you would like your students to use a tool make sure it is approved for elementary students (ES).
Click on this link to view a list of the approved iPad Apps: http://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/1185
Note: This list is divided by elementary and secondary and then paid and free.
Technology Tools
Elmo Document Camera
Smartboard
An interactive learning tool used to engage students in becoming an active participate in their learning.
Videoconferencing Unit
Webinar Wednesdays
Helpful Atomic Learning Videos
Atomic Learning provides you with on demand learning. Not sure how to use PowerPoint or Excel don’t worry there are videos for that and much more.
Atomic Learning has been purchased for not only all of our staff members, but also for all of your students and their parents. This is a wonderful resource that you can share with your parents at Open House.
Office 365
http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/off365_user
Edmodo
Basics - http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/Edmodo_101_Basics__1555
Overview & Guidlines - http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/Edmodo_Basics__1555
iPad
iPad Tips & Tricks Training: http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/ipad-tips-tricks-training
Webinar: iPad Apps Used in the Classroom Training:
http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/ipad-apps-in-classroom-training
SMART Notebook
SMART Board Notebook 11 - Fundamentals Training: http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/smartnb11
SMART Board Notebook 11 - Objects, Files & Media Training:
http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/smart-board-notebook-11-objects-files-media-training
To Request a Digital Learning Specialist
In order to request my support with lesson modeling, training, or assisting with integrating technology into your curriculum, please submit a case in CRM. I will be more than happy to help you with your technology needs. Click on the hyperlink below for a video on how to enter a case. The video is in Atomic Learning, when you click on the link you will be prompted to login. To login to Atomic Learning use your regular network login.
To view the CRM training video click here ->Entering a Case in Financials/CRM
Natalie Driver
Email: natalie.driver@fortbendisd.com
Website: http://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/81
Phone: 281-634-1391