Centered on Learning
ITRT Newsletter - Winter Edition
Get Centered by using Technology
This edition of the ITRT newsletter focuses on ways you can incorporate technology-rich stations in your daily lessons.
Why stations, you ask? Stations...
- allow for small group communication and collaboration.
- provide movement opportunities in your classroom.
- help students develop independence.
- increase active engagement.
- provide opportunities for multi-sensory activities.
- allow for differentiated instruction.
- address varied learning styles, interests and needs.
- promote self-discovery.
- allow teachers to target specific academic skills.
Keep reading to learn about quick and easy ways to get stations going in your classroom by using technology and PD opportunities that will keep you in the know.
Upcoming PD Opportunities
- SMARTBoard Level 1: Thursday, Feb. 13, 3:30-4:30 at HCES (lab); Bambi Feighner
- Blackboard Level 2: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 4-5 pm at OKMS (215); Heather Causey; ~ Tuesday, Feb. 25, 3:30-4:30 at BPES (lab); Stacie Taylor
- Nearpod: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 3:30-4:30 pm at OKMS (719); Sheryl Sylvia
- Prezi: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4:00-5:00 pm at HHS (Lib. Lab); Kate Kanach
- VoiceThread: Thursday, Feb. 6, 4-5pm at OKMS (719); Stacie Taylor
- iPad Level 1 Basics: Tuesday, Feb 4, 4-5pm at OKMS( 6th Grade Lab); Stacie Taylor
- iPad Level 3 Appy Hour: Tuesday, Feb.4, 3:30-4:30 BES Lab; Sheryl Sylvia; Thursday, Feb.13, 3:30-4:30 EES (D-11); Sheryl Sylvia
- Edmodo Level 1: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 4-5pm at OKMS (719); Tamara Letter
- Edmodo Level 2: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4-5pm at OKMS (719); Tamara Letter
- Brightlink Level 1: Thursday, Feb. 6, 3:30-4:30pm at RPES (Rm. 12); Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3:30-4:30 pm at PGES (TBD); Tuesday, Feb. 18, 3:30-4:30 pm at KCES (B-9) Jennifer Hicks
- Brightlink Level 2: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 3:30-4:30 pm at RPES(Rm. 12); Thursday, Feb. 27, 3:30-4:30 pm at PGES (TBD) Jennifer Hicks
- Schoolnet Level 2 Creating Tests - Thursday, Feb. 13, 4-5pm at OKMS (719); Heather Causey
EduWidgets
Make learning fun by adding interactive elements to your content. You can explore VA SOL created EduWidgets and create your own.
Interactive Sites for Education
These activities are geared for K-5 students. They include content for LA, Math, Science, Social Studies, holidays, and much more. Activities can be used for whole group, small group, or individual instruction.
Student Activities from Scholastic
Find a variety of activities that can be completed using desktops, Netbooks, ThinkPads, iPads, SMARTBoards, BrightLinks, Mimios, or their own devices. Choose from many different content specific activities. Activities are listed for specific grade levels that include K-12.
Digital Learning Day - February 5th
"Take the pledge to support the effective use of technology to improve education for all students." www.digitallearningday.org
Digital Learning Day: Resource Roundup
Celebrate the day with your students and support digital learning not just on February 5, but everyday in your classroom!
Click here for resources!