Elementary Tech Tidbits
March 2019
DIGITAL WRITING TOOLS
REIMAGINING WRITING INSTRUCTION WITH DIGITAL TOOLS
Check out this article from the International Literacy Association!
StoryBird
Storybird is an art-inspired creative writing platform that lets anyone create visual stories in seconds. Storybird curates artwork from illustrators around the world and inspire writers to turn that art into original stories. Storybird can boost student writing skills with hundreds of ready-made lessons, quizzes, and writing prompts. Students can explore their creativity by using multiple writing formats and styles and share their work with an authentic audience.
Book Creator
Book Creator is a simple tool for creating awesome digital books. Students and teachers can combine text, audio, images, and video to create books of all kinds. Writing a book is a fantastic way to make connections in learning. Students create a finished product, giving them a platform for sharing their learning with others.
iBooks Author
iBooks Author is an eBook authoring platform. Books created using iBooks Author export as .iBooks and can be published to the Apple iBooks Store or downloaded as a PDF. Students can use templates to create beautiful, professional-looking books, and add text, graphics, movies, and more. Widgets such as photo galleries, 3D animations, and scrolling sidebars add interest and interactivity.
Interactive Writing for the Google Classroom
Check out this article from The Tech Edvocate!
Elementary Digital Days
This year, we have SO much enjoyed putting on and participating in Digital Days at several of our elementary schools. Next year, we would love to visit even more of our elementary schools during the 2019-2020 school year. We have been lucky enough to receive a Norman Public Schools Foundation Grant for even more Digital Days technology. If you are interested in having iTech Coaches come to your school for a digital day next year, please fill out the form below and your coach will contact you!
DIGITAL DAY SIGN UP
Sign up for a 2019-2020 Digital Day here!
Digital Day at Washington Elementary
KNOW YOUR iTECH COACH!
Chris Kalinski
ckalinksi@norman.k12.ok.us
Norman North High School
McKinley Elementary
Cleveland Elementary
Wilson Elementary
Paige Littlefield
Rob Miles
Stacy Stice
Cindy Castell
Dana Russ
druss@norman.k12.ok.us
Longfellow Middle School
Lakeview Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Eisenhower Elementary