WSD Tech News
November 11, 2015
The Hour of Code is Coming Soon (again)
This year there are new challenges at the Hour of Code site related to Star Wars.
We also have an 8th grader eager to work on coding with younger students during that week. This is for his 8th grade challenge. Third/fourth grade teachers, be on the look out for an email from him soon.
Let us know (Bonnie, Linda, Sagui) if you'd like our support in the computer lab, in your classroom, or would like to brainstorm any ideas or tools. It would be great to get 100% participation for this event!
Some recent posts about Hour of Code include:
A Different Approach to Coding (it's not just for potential careers, but an important skill)
We talk about connected educators...
Students Are the New Digital Influencers
Who Is Responsible for Tech Abuse?
Digital Tattoo
Thoughts About the Plotter (poster) Printer at WCS
Please only use this printer for things that will be used over time or re-used over time. This printer should not be used by students (they don't have access to it) and should not be used for one-time only projects.
ABSers- if you have something you'd like printed, get in touch and I'm happy to help and transport it as well.
Anyone have thoughts? Opinions? Let's preserve this great resource!
Interactive Quiz and Survey Tools for All Ages
- PollEverywhere has nice options- responses can immediately be viewed as a word cloud, as a graph, etc.
- Kahoot (for the teacher getkahoot.com and for students kahoot.it)
- Socrative
- Quizalize -just heard about this one
- Quizizz
Remember, students should not be creating accounts at these sites.
Biblionasium
Part learning management system, part conversation starter, Biblionasium is like GoodReads for elementary and middle school students. Teachers can create classrooms within the site, monitor students’ reading and see conversations around a book. This is a great way for younger kids to practice interacting in an online forum that is designated for them and their books. The site is Web-based and FREE.
Why SeeSaw is a Perfect Tool for All Learners
Personalizing Learning in the Younger Grades
Top 10 Reasons for Students to Blog
Contact Your Friendly Tech Integration Team!
Email: bbirdsall@cssu.org
Website: http://www.wsdvt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1039
Phone: (802)448-4313
Twitter: @bonniebird