1. The Digital Classroom DDSB P.A. DAY WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 13, 2015 PRESENTED BY JENNIFER MONTGOMERY & MARTINA WALTON

2. Agenda Feel free to stop us to ask questions! You can fill your placemat with ideas throughout the presentation! KahootQR CodesThinglinkXtra MathPoppletRemindToday's MeetStorybird Bit.lySocrativeJing Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 BREAK #1 BREAK #2

3. WHAT IS IT? A GAME-BASED RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS. WHO USES IT? TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS TOGETHER. HOW DOES IT WORK? TEACHER CREATES QUIZZES AND SURVEYS, AND STUDENTS COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER USING VARIOUS TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY. Tech Tool #1 Get competing!

4.  SIGN UP: getkahoot.com  To PLAY: kahoot.it  TIPS :  Try out the "Public Kahoots"  Students play individually or in teams IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  review of lesson  review for tests  spelling quiz

5. WHAT IS IT? ONLINE TOOL FOR CREATING UNIQUE BAR CODES THAT CAN BE ACCESSED WITH A PHONE OR IPOD. WHO USES IT? TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS. HOW DOES IT WORK? USE A GENERATOR SITE (LIKE QR STUFF) TO CREATE THE CODE, AND EMBED ON ANY PRINT OR DIGITAL MATERIAL. Tech Tool #2 Get clicking!

6.  SIGN UP: not required  CREATE: qrstuff.com  TIP: choose from different colors to enhance the look IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  Use for scavenger hunts  Add to bibliographies  Online resource lists for projects  Parent newsletters  Field trip locations

7. WHAT IS IT? AN ONLINE TOOL TO CREATE INTERACTIVE IMAGES WITH LINKS TO VIDEOS, TEXT, AND WEBSITES. WHO USES IT? TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. HOW DOES IT WORK? TEACHERS LINK IMAGES AND DIAGRAMS TO RELATED WEBSITES, TEXT, AND INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE. Tech Tool #3 Get linking!

8. IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  teacher created learning document  inquiry based tasks  visual informational texts  student collaboration projects (through teacher account)  SIGN UP: thinglink.com  TIPS:  Sign up for an "education account"  Sign up students within your account  Embed your "thinglink" on your website

9. WHAT IS IT? AN ONLINE PROGRAM TO HELP STUDENTS MASTER MATH FACTS. WHO USES IT? STUDENTS. HOW DOES IT WORK? TEACHER CREATES A CLASS, ADDS STUDENT ACCOUNTS, AND STUDENT PROGRESS CAN BE MONITORED BY THE TEACHER. Tech Tool #4 Get practicing!

10.  SIGN UP: xtramath.com  TIP: monitor student progress IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  Students can work on this at home or in class  You can also set up a mini- practice session and the program will tell each student who to select next (for tech centre).  Show the video to students to explain how to use this simple program!

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12. WHAT IS IT? ONLINE TOOL FOR ORGANIZING IDEAS AND INFORMATION. WHO USES IT? TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS. HOW DOES IT WORK? CREATE A MIND MAP, BRAINSTORMING WEB, OR TIMELINE AND SAVE IT AS A PDF OR JPEG FILE. Tech Tool #5 Get brainstorming!

13.  SIGN UP: popplet.com  CREATE: popplet.com  TIPS:  Students do not need accounts  Work can be saved as JPG or PDF IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  whole group brainstorming  independent brainstorming  KWL/RAN group or independently  timelines for narratives or history

14. WHAT IS IT? AN ONLINE (ONE-WAY) TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE TO CONTACT PARENTS AND STUDENTS. WHO USES IT? TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS. DOES IT WORK? TEACHER CREATES AN ACCOUNT AND ADDS PARENTS OR STUDENTS. MASS TEXTS INCLUDING REMINDERS OR INFORMATION CAN BE SENT INSTANTLY. Tech Tool #6 Get communicating!

15.  SIGN UP: remind.com  TIP: use the invitation sheet in your first newsletter to inform parents to sign up IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  reminders  due dates  news and events  Coaches  You can choose to schedule reminders for later  Send reminders to small groups

16. WHAT IS IT? AN ONLINE MEETING ROOM. WHO USES IT? TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS TOGETHER. HOW DOES IT WORK? TEACHER CREATES A MEETING ROOM, SHARES THE LINK FOR STUDENTS TO SHARE IDEAS AND THINKING. Tech Tool #7 Get discussing!

17.  SIGN UP: not required  To MEET: todaysmeet.com  TIPS:  Choose the length of your meeting  Option to print a transcript of meeting IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  during read aloud  class discussion  test review

18. WHAT IS IT? AN ONLINE CREATIVE WRITING TOOL FOR STUDENTS. WHO USES IT? STUDENTS HOW DOES IT WORK? TEACHER CREATES ACCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS, AND THEY LOG IN AND CREATE THEIR OWN STORIES AND POEMS USING ILLUSTRATIONS PROVIDED. Tech Tool #8 Get storytelling!

19.  SIGN UP: storybird.com  TIP: Monitor student progress in the class page IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  Creative writing projects  Free “play” with poetry  Download stories onto your website  Paid options for print books

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21. WHAT IS IT? AN ONLINE TOOL TO SHORTEN URLS. WHO USES IT? TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. HOW DOES IT WORK? CUT AND PASTE LENGTHY URL TO CREATE A SHORT ADDRESS TO SHARE WITH STUDENTS. Tech Tool #9 Get answering!

22.  SIGN UP: not required  To CREATE: bit.ly  TIP: create a log-in to make personalized links IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  links on paper assignments  project on whiteboard or smartboard  google form links  newsletters to parents

23. WHAT IS IT? AN INTERACTIVE PLATFORM TO COMMUNICATE WITH STUDENTS. WHO USES IT? TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS TOGETHER. HOW DOES IT WORK? TEACHER CREATES QUIZZES OR LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS TO COMPLETE ONLINE. Tech Tool #10 Get answering!

24.  SIGN UP: socrative.com  To PLAY: m.socrative.com  TIPS:  Available through a browser or as an app  Teacher downloads "teacher" version  Students download "student" version IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  use with a class set of laptops, ipods, tablets or personal devices  Exit tickets or check-ins  Marks tests for you  Import online tests from other teachers

25. WHAT IS IT? SCREENCAST RECORDING SOFTWARE USED TO CREATE VIDEOS. WHO USES IT? TEACHERS HOW DOES IT WORK? TEACHER DOWNLOADS SOFTWARE AND CREATES HOW-TO-VIDEOS AND TUTORIALS FOR STUDENTS (AND STAFF) TO VIEW. Tech Tool #11 Get recording!

26.  SIGN UP: techsmith.com/jing  TIPS :  Download on ILP laptop at home  Record with or without audio  Share your videos with teachers (T Drive) and students (class folders, website, etc.) IDEAS for the CLASSROOM  create video tutorials for using databases, software, websites  video tutorials for how to research, and finding credible sources  create video tutorials for staff

27. Have fun using these tech tools to create a DIGITAL CLASSROOM ! Thank you for coming!

28. Contact Us Martina Walton  Grade 5 @ Dr. C.F. Cannon PS  walton_martina@durham.edu.on.ca walton_martina@durham.edu.on.ca Jenn Montgomery  Teacher-Librarian @ Terry Fox P.S.  montgomery_jennifer@durham.edu.on.ca montgomery_jennifer@durham.edu.on.ca twotechyteachers.weebly.com