Tech-Knowledge-Y
Instructional Technology Tidbits from the ITS
Malibu is on Twitter
Additional Tweets of interest are @BeachSupe (Dr. Spence), @VBSchools, @VBECC (Content Connections - Elementary Social Studies & Science) and the hashtags #WeAreVBSchools and #GreatDreamsNeedGreatTeachers.
Edmodo Connections
Go to www.vbschools.edmodo.com and log in if you already have an Edmodo account. If you don’t have an Edmodo account, create one using our school code cab711
Once you’ve logged in, you will need to join our Tech-Knowledge-Y group. On the left you will see any groups that you are a part of. At the bottom is the button to “Join Group.” Use the code zvmdds to join our Tech-Knowledge-Y group. I will be able to hold PLP follow-ups there and use it as a discussion board for technology happenings!
Formative Assessments
Padlet
Padlet is the easiest way to create and collaborate in the world. A padlet is a blank page where you can put any content - text, images, videos, documents - collaboratively with other people.
Nearpod
Nearpod is a classroom tool for teachers to engage students with interactive lessons & assessments that students can access on any device.
Plickers
Use Plickers for quick checks for understanding to know whether your students are understanding big concepts and mastering key skills. You'll need the Plickers mobile app in order to scan your students' cards and see their responses.
Socrative
Kahoot!
Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!
TodaysMeet
Enhance classrooms. Enable discussions. Empower students. TodaysMeet gives everyone a voice. Students join fast, easy to start rooms with no registration, and can immediately start powerful conversations that augment the traditional classroom.
October is Connected Educator Month
Check out this great calendar with daily ideas on being a Connected Educator! Anyone who brings me a completed calendar at the end of the month will receive a special treat! I will be happy to help with any of the items on the calendar (especially Oct. 22)!
SB-E050-TEACHING THE IGENERATION BOOK STUDY
Thursday October 29, 2015 ~ 3:30-4:30 Library
In this face-2-face & online book study Malibu teachers will be provided with the opportunity to discover web based tools for use with students. Participants will analyze and investigate tools and resources to make learning accessible for all students. Throughout the book study, participants will explore digital solutions for use with students in the areas of managing information, verbal persuasion, visual persuasion, collaboration, and problem solving and have the opportunity to apply these solutions with students.This PLP session will meet face-to-face for 1 hour and then over a 6-9 week course, participants will complete 14 hour by participating in an online book discussion and reading the book. (15 PLP Points - {5 for reading the book, 5 for delivering a lesson utilizing tools from the book, 5 points for reflecting on student work})
Jamie Frederick, Instructional Technology Specialist
Email: jamie.frederick@vbschools.com
Website: www.malibues.vbschools.com
Location: 3632 Edinburgh Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-3040
Twitter: @MalibuESVB