Tech Update with Andy
A message from Your Elementary Integration Specialist
#BookSnaps Engaging with Text
This summer I got to work and learn alongside BookSnaps founder Tara Martin, a Kansas teacher turned principal. She wanted to show students how to use SnapChat to enhance their reading experience. She succeeded and BookSnaps are being created by the thousands of people, every single day, all around the world. Last month she signed a book deal to share the story of BookSnaps still further. I cannot wait to BookSnap the BookSnaps book! Check out what people are sharing by click on this hashtag: #BookSnaps
In just two weeks, I will have worked with students in grades two through four to introduce BookSnaps. We have used them to make text-to-self connections, identify character emotions, and prove character traits - but the possibilities are endless! Their creations have been phenomenal and I would love to share some with you.
Jorgensen: Fourth Grade at Pinecrest
Knoll: Fourth Grade at Pinecrest
Gartzke: Fourth Grade at Pinecrest
McBride: Fourth Grade at McAuliffe
Anderson: Third Grade at McAuliffe
Mitchell: Second Grade at Kennedy - 10/4
I would love to introduce your students to BookSnaps, too. Please email me and let's arrange a time to launch BookSnaps in Seesaw with your students in any grade!
Duck Duck Moose Apps in Primary Grades
Kindergarten
First Grade (coming soon)
Second Grade (coming soon)
Epic App - Updated with Word Highlights
https://www.getepic.com/educators
There are, of course, loads of teacher dashboard controls, relevant texts, and a modern reading experience that both adults and students appreciate. If you're curious about using Epic in your classroom, like many others across our elementary schools, please email Andy.
ISD200 Seesaw Ambassadors Blog
Introducing, the ISD200 Seesaw Ambassadors Blog
https://blog.seesaw.me/200tips/
A public way to show, share, and inspire!
If there is a template you need, let us know. We can make it. If you see something on TeachersPayTeachers, let us know. We may be able to make it. If you have an idea that needs some support, let us know. We are here to support you.
Seesaw is a transformative way for students to show their learning, growth, and creativity. It is an important advance in the 21st Century Classroom and promotes digital citizenship, proper social media use, and individual flexibility for students to create digital learning artifacts that demonstrate understanding. Anything you have ever done with students, Seesaw can enhance.
Sincerely,
Andy Larson, Amanda Maul, Maren Dorval, Angie Erickson, and Andy Leiser
Typing Club Update
We are focusing on accuracy over speed, correct posture, and keeping our fingers on the home row. It is always best when the professional educators and leaders in a child's life model the same set of skills.
Instagram Updates
jfkbachman
jfkdallmann
msellsonk
mrs.schultekin
msknollsfourthgraders
Tweets of Recognition
@MrsMcBride6
@MrsErickson319
My students love watching other’s videos on @YouTube. Why not use @Seesaw to make our own and share? #InternetSafety #Community Building
@MsSaraKnoll
Mr. Fox Mirroring Text to the Screen with iPad
Featured Video: How to Learn - From Mistakes
Featured Blog: Change is Good
Andy Leiser
Google Certified Teacher Level 1
Seesaw Ambassador
Email: aleiser@hastings.k12.mn.us
Website: youtube.com/isd200is
Location: Hastings, MN, United States
Phone: (651) 480-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/isd200is
Twitter: @AndyLeiser