Using in K-1 Presented By: Dianna Bowling Andrea Edes Chanh Yip Tek

Agenda Why use Technology? (Andrea) Instructional Strategy - Direct Instruction (Chanh) Using Kidspiration (Dianna) Lesson - All About Me (Dianna) Challenges of Using Technology (Chanh) Addressing One Challenge (Chanh) References (Andrea)

Benefits of Technology Prepares Students for the Future Provides additional Teaching Tools Motivates Students through Different Mediums Creates a more Level Playing Field Improves Self-Esteem

Self-Esteem Map

Instructional Strategy Direct Instruction –Modeling –Guided Practice –Independent Practice and Exploration –Debriefing to improve instruction –Working in Pairs –1 on 1 with Teacher –Peer tutoring from upper grades

What is ® ? Similar to Inspiration in that it allows the learner to create a graphic organizer, but was designed with the K-5 learner in mind. Provides an easy, user friendly interface to organize the young learners thoughts and ideas. All of this is done through the use of Pictures, Text, and Spoken Words.

Why Should Teachers Use It? Multiple Intelligence Beneficial to English Learners Advanced Organizers increases Understanding Differentiate Instruction Increases Self-Esteem

Sample Lesson: All About Me Objective: Students will be able to follow multi-step instruction using Kidspiration and will gain a healthy self concept of themselves. Standards: CA K-12 Academic Content Standards –English Language Art for Grade One Areas: Writing Concepts: Organization and Focus, Punctuation, Capitalization National Education Technology Standards (NETS) –Performance Objectives Use of input and output devices Use of technology resources for directed and independent learning activities Direct Instruction: Modeling, Guided Practice, Independent Practice

All About Me Students created “About Me” pages by selecting and filling out a template. 1 st Grade Kindergarten

1st Graders working on their self-portrait

Guided Practice

Independent Practice

Challenges of Using Technology Buying registered software for all computers in the classroom Limited number of computers in the classroom Increased time to train students on the computer Deleted and lost work Technology Support

One Computer Classroom Kidspiration can still be used in a one computer classroom Students can be rotated to the computer during center time 1:1 help is provided by teacher during rotation Use it as an incentive (students earn time)

Example From Chanh’s Class In a low income site, with students who are not exposed to computers, lessons and activities with Kidspiration can still work. With one-on-one help from the teacher and modifying activities to help students use the computer.

Sample Lesson Using One Computer Objective: Students –Review senses –Categorizing –Practice computer skills ELD Standard: Respond to simple directions and questions using physical actions… Direct Instruction: –Discussion, modeling, guided practice, independent practice

Instruction Direct Instruction Model Process Guide Students Independent Practice Print Final Product Debrief

Student Practice

Sample of Student Work: Angeni

Sample of Student Work: Layla

At the Website or –Standards Matches –Training and Tutorials –Research and Case Studies –Newsletters –Links to Graphic Organizers –Lesson Samples

Partial References 1.Kim, S. (2004, May). Kidspiration bridges ESL and mainstream curriculum. Retrieved Nov 25, 2006, from The article explains specific ways that Kidspiration can be utilized as a tool in ESL lessons. It also discusses ways that the same techniques can be used with a mainstream class. 2.Reese, K. (1999, 2004). First Grade Experts, A Community of Learners. Retrieved 11/9/2006, 2006, from The author examines the challenges of working with a class of students that are at varying levels of learning. This article emphasizes that all students are both teachers and learners. The lesson plan adheres to National Educational Technology Standards for Students (Standard 2: Social, Ethical and Human Issues). 3. Walls That Talk. (2003). Retrieved 11/10, 2006, from Web address: The article describes a seven part lesson for kindergartners on multiculturalism. Kidspiration was used to create concept maps. This lesson plan promotes self-esteem by teaching children to appreciate their differences.