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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. Self-Esteem Map

5. 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

7. 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.

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

9. 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

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

11. 1st Graders working on their self-portrait

12. Guided Practice

13. Independent Practice

14. 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

15. 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)

16. 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.

17. 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

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

19. Student Practice

20. Sample of Student Work: Angeni

21. Sample of Student Work: Layla

22. At the Website www.kidspiration.com or www.inspiration.comwww.kidspiration.comwww.inspiration.com –Standards Matches –Training and Tutorials –Research and Case Studies –Newsletters –Links to Graphic Organizers –Lesson Samples

23. Partial References 1.Kim, S. (2004, May). Kidspiration bridges ESL and mainstream curriculum. Retrieved Nov 25, 2006, from http://www.kidspiration.com/download/pdf/Flashes_May04.pdf. 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 http://www5.cet.edu/designs/kreese/tprint.htmlhttp://www5.cet.edu/designs/kreese/tprint.html 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: http://eev.liu.edu/KK/wallsthattalk/teachers.htm http://eev.liu.edu/KK/wallsthattalk/teachers.htm 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.