Google Chromebooks in Middle School Lynn Siebert – Grade 6 Math Tara O’Neill – Grade 7 Science Lincoln Middle School Meriden Public Schools

Initial Reactions to 1-to-1 devices Excited… Chrome “books” HELP! Logistics –getting used to it all –grading assignments –distribution and collection These reactions are normal for veteran and rookie teachers alike. We all share in the excitement and agony of change!

Now we feel… Constantly evolving. New and improved applications, and ways to integrate them into the classroom. No longer afraid of the learning process. We do not know it all! Confident in students’ abilities to evolve. Open to sharing with colleagues – new avenues for collaboration! Technology integration is the only option in preparing our students for the 21 st century.

Chromebooks in Math Blended Learning Core Google Classroom Explain Everything Math Menus Thinking Blocks

Google Apps for Education Google Classroom Suite of apps available to students –Docs, Slides, Drawings, Sheets Hub for whole class communication –Announcements Videos, PDFs or Docs, Reminders –Assignments Classwork, Homework, Projects, Quizzes

Application – cross platform *available on iTunes, Android and Google Play Creates video tutorials – made specifically for my classes Quick and easy Students can pause, rewind, and re-watch. Explain Everything

Math Menus – Pick your meal! Appetizer – Reinforcements Students are able to pick their own meal. Those who need more help can grab an appetizer. Students who are excelling may move onto dessert.

Thinking Blocks Interactive software allows students to use 21 st century skills. Modeling, feedback and self- checks are available. More students are reached with less interruptions from whole- class discussion.

More to come in Math Endless possibilities Finding new resources daily Some others I like to use and advise you to check out: MobyMax Infused Learning TenMarks Front Row Cool Math Games Illuminations IXL Scan Pages

Chromebooks in Science Google Classroom Google Apps For Education Add-ons Extensions Discovery Education Classes Boards Tech-books

Student feedback with interactive rubrics using Doctopus and Goobric Two add-ons through Google Sheets and Docs Tutorials available through

Flubaroo Used in math and science Valuable tool for grading and more Data driven instruction is easier and more manageable with Flubaroo. It grades quizzes quickly and breaks down each question and response to target specific strands.

Discovery Education Science

Discovery Education Boards

Discovery Education Learning choices: Read, Interact or Watch INTERACTIVITY WITH MULTIMODAL TEXTS Students learn at their own pace! Differentiated Instruction: Read-aloud articles (low-level readers) Increased text sizes (visually impaired)

We are preparing our students for jobs that have not yet been created. Their ability to solve problems now is key to their success in the future.

What makes this work in our classrooms: Support (technology integration specialists) Peer observation and communication Professional Development Help Desk Accessibility in classrooms Tutorials from

Special Education Accomdiations Separate Google classes Individualized assignments Personalized “playlist” of activities Differentiated ‘forms’ - create quizzes for each student with pages Feedback that occurs in REAL TIME

We feel as though this is only the tip of the iceberg! Are there any questions you have about our experiences or our students’ learning outcomes?