Integrating Technology in the GT classroom IGT Integrating Technology in the GT classroom

Project GOAL Problem Based Learning http://www.bie.org/for/teachers https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning

Digital Readworks www.digitalreadworks.org Can be used to introduce, review or assess a PBL unit Personalized based on student’s Lexile level Excellent practice for SCReady – type responses Automatic grading Ability to view student responses in progress

WWW.mysteryscience.com Free trial membership 45-60 minute lessons with mysteries and explorations. Section for Activity Prep with supplies needed Access assessments for each unit Handouts and assessments are editable https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oJKZeHLp- f1_NUCVLxneV5XXlCnGssys3sz6ZYq1nUk/mobilepresent?slide=id.g1395c9a77a_0_155

Mystery Science What makes bridges so strong?

Canvas Discussion How to write a quality response

1. Start with a greeting “Hey Elizabeth” 2. Give the writer a compliment “I really like what you said about…” “You made a great point when you said…” “Your description of ________ was awesome!” 3. Make a connection with the writer “This reminds me of…” “I remember one time when…” “In the last chapter we…” 4. Ask the writer a question “What do you think would happen if…?” “Do you agree that…?” “Would you rather…?” 5. Proofread your comment before posting.

Kahoot.it Interactive formative assessment Teacher created based on content Provides immediate feedback for teachable moments

Story Corps www.storycorps.org/animation Short animated videos of historical figures

Brainpop.com Aligned with educational standards Presents content using real world connections Introduces key vocabulary words Meets needs of auditory and visual learners Provides editable quizzes, games, activities, lesson plans, webinars, and animated movies Assessments complement the lessons teachers already use Do not give password to students!

Cube Creator http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/cube-30057.html Bio Cube – use after reading or before writing a biography or autobiography Mystery cube – Use after reading or before writing a mystery story Story Cube – Use to map out the key elements of a story Create-Your-Own-Cube – fill in your own questions and responses to a topic

Interactive Timeline http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/timeline-30007.html Timeline allows students to create a graphical representation of an event or process by displaying items sequentially along a line. Timelines can be organized by time of day, date, or event, and the tool allows users to create a label with short or long descriptive text. Adding an image for each label makes a timeline more visually appealing.

Kid Friendly Websites http://www.kidzsearch.com/ http://www.safesearchkids.com/ http://www.kidrex.org/ http://www.kidsclick.org/ https://www.juniorsafesearch.com/ http://www.kidtopia.info/ http://www.kiddle.co/ http://www.kids.nationalgeographic.com/ http://www.science.nasa.gov

Session 1 Survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ccsd-1718real-1

Session 5 Survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ccsd-1718real-5