Back-to-School Technology PD
Interactive time to learn some fun tech tools
The #1 indicator of a child's success is the teacher.
Think about this statement as we watch a short video clip.
"Knowledge doesn't equal understanding"
Nearpod
Go to www.nearpod.com
You will need to add the code given to you to access the slide show. Later, you can create an account to receive a free account with a trial to the Gold level membership. (Subscriptions can be purchased with BEP funds.)
Today, you will travel through the station rotation model of Blended Learning.
You are being grouped into 3 groups by candies.
Plain Snickers - Group 1
Almond Snickers Group 2
Peanut Butter Snickers-Group 3
The exploration is just for you to see what is available to use in your classroom! If you want more information, I will be offering after school in-services with these topics. You will learn more of the programs' capabilities at that point. As always, I am available to assist with brainstorming, prepping a lesson, or running a lesson.
Group 1: Playposit exploration
https://www.playposit.com/professional/821875/Copy-of-Copy-of-Declaration-of-Independence
Group 2: See Saw
Group 3: Nearpod
Remember, we all like to have fun. Make learning fun with stations!
Upcoming PDs that you may be interested in attending!
iNow (attendance and gradebook)*
BES Aug. 9 3:00-4:00
WES Aug 13 2:45-3:45
Edlio (webpage)*
WES Aug 27 2:45-3:45
BES Aug 23 3:00-4:00
*New teachers required to attend.
All are welcome for refresher!
As always, if you need one-on-one PLEASE let me know. I am more than willing to come assist you in getting things set up to make your year begin as smoothly as possible.