Technology Night Welcome to: Blue Mountain Elementary East February 23, 2016

First Grade We use technology: O to communicate between home/school O enhance the curriculum and topics covered throughout the year O to provide students with a positive technology experience and a strong foundation to build upon O to motivate and encourage all learning styles O to incorporate and stress the importance of physical activity

Communication Teachers use web pages to : O Provide schedules O Subject and homework outlines O Reminders O Resources for parents O Information on topics and subjects taught and discussed in class Example:

Curriculum Technology affords teachers the opportunity to enhance all aspects of the curriculum: O Math in Focus O Virtual field trips O X-tra math O National Geographic for kids O Discovery Channel for kids O Scholastic News

Examples: Math in Focus O k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do;jsessionid=792B 7A83668B FF982338C27C k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do;jsessionid=792B 7A83668B FF982338C27C PA Game News O en=514&objID= &mode=2 en=514&objID= &mode=2 Scholastic News O

Positive Technology Experiences O Interactive smartboard activities O Hands on computer and iPad experiences O Typing programs O Reading programs that allow students to interact with the stories O Educational Apps

Learning Styles O Educational websites: Provide auditory, sensory, and visual opportunities for students who learn best through these modalities O Educational Apps: Provide individual practice for students who may need further practice on a concept or need more challenging opportunities.

Live Binders O On each teacher’s web page you have access to “Live Binders”: O A collection of all websites and apps we feel are beneficial and useful at the particular grade level O The collection is organized by subject O You may explore the apps provided and as we learn of more, they will be added to the binder. O

Physical Activity O Many of you already know the benefit of physical activity and the importance of incorporating it into you daily routines. O Our PTO has provided a recording sheet to document our minutes each day spent doing physical exercise or “brain breaks”. O Each teacher keeps monthly calendars we turn in to the PTO for documentation and recognition.

Our classroom favorite! O We visit this site any time we need a “brain break” or need to get up and move!! O

Thank you for coming! Enjoy the rest of your evening!