Please use the action buttons below to navigate through this show as needed An Interactive Learning Module Created by Instructional Technology Specialist Kim Ramsey

 Navigation buttons at bottom of the slides can be used to change the slides if necessary  Please use ESC key on keyboard at any time to exit  Time Duration: 8 minutes

 This self paced interactive learning module will provide you with best practices for using an interactive air slate in the classroom.  This module will provide you with information regarding how all classes can utilize the Air Slate.

 Air Slates are interactive tools used in the classroom that allow teachers and students to have control of the computer/projector screen without using a mouse.  They are blank “slates” that utilize an electronic pen to write/draw on projection screens in the classroom.

 Teachers use it as a tool to free them from the computer and projector area of room.  Slates allow teachers freedom to teach and simultaneously stand by students as they work.  Teachers use slates to work “hands free” in order to utilize more visual aids/ manipulatives.

 Students can answer questions on the screen when using the slate.  Students visually share their responses as they work on the slate.  Students with slates are allowed to interact easily with class members.

 Student who are not using the slate work on individual white boards, construction paper, in groups, with manipulatives, etc.  Other students who are waiting for their turn must be engaged in other ways.

 Teachers should have a back up plan in case the slate malfunctions  Teachers need to have a participation system to ensure all students access the slate during a class day.  A plan for increase of student response time when writing on the slate should be in place.

 For keeping score in games  Writing rules for games  Writing game plans for winning strategies  Taking votes on what games to play Go back and try again

 Can draw maps  Learn how to navigate with a compass with slate  Use slate to pinpoint points on maps  Measure distance on maps by writing them Go back and try again

 Draw notes and staff for writing music  Write words for songs  Learn vocabulary and instruments Go back and try again

 Label parts of skeleton system  Follow paths of circulatory system in the body  Draw food pyramid for healthy eating Go back and try again

Click your grade above to see the uses for the Air Slate in all classes if you haven’t already read about them. Or click the forward arrow below to go to next slide.

Click on the bats for PE class info: Click on the map for Social Studies info: Click on the sheet music for Music class info: Click on the food pyramid for Health class info:

 Keep score in games  Write rules for games  Write game plans for winning strategies  Take votes on what games to play Want to learn more?..... Click the back button below learn more about other class uses or click the forward button to go to the next slide in the presentation.

 Draw maps  Use pen to help navigate with a compass  Use to pinpoint points on maps Want to learn more?..... Click the back button below learn more about other class uses or click the forward button to go to the next slide in the presentation.

 Draw notes and staff for writing music  Write words for songs  Learn vocabulary and instruments Want to learn more?..... Click the back button below learn more about other class uses or click the forward button to go to the next slide in the presentation.

 Label parts of skeleton system  Follow paths of circulatory system in the body  Label food pyramid Want to learn more?..... Click the back button below learn more about other class uses or click the forward button to go to the next slide in the presentation.

 Air Slates are great wireless tools that help teachers become more mobile and accessible to students.  Air Slates are interactive engagement tools that allow students to participate more in the learning environment.  Air Slates can be used in all classes in many ways.