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- 1. Using Tech Tools in the Classroom Jennifer Ellis
- 3. bighugelabs.com Ellis,J (2016). Riley in the sunshine. CC BY-NC-4.0 Image modified using BigHugeLabs.
- 4. Geralt. (2016). Heart [image]. CC0 Edited by BigHugelabs. Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/heart-love-flame-lovers-man-woman-1137259/ Teaching Ideas: • Books/movie posters • Collages • Magazine covers • Map your story
- 5. SOL Connection Students can create their own maps of assigned locations using the map maker. World Geography WG.1 • The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams to a) obtain geographical information about the world’s countries, cities, and environments; b) apply the concepts of location, scale, map projection, or orientation; c) develop and refine mental maps of world regions; d) create and compare political, physical, and thematic maps; VDOE (2008). History and Social Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools: World Geography. Retrieved from: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/history_socialscience/next_version/stds_worldgeo.pdf
- 6. piktochart.com Ellis, J. (2016). Paper vs ebook [infographic]. CC BY-NC-ND Created with Piktochart.com.
- 8. Teaching Ideas: •Policies & Procedures •Flyers/announcements •Student reports •Display library data
- 9. SOL Connection As part of a research project, students can present their data and information as an infographic using Piktochart. English: Research 9.8 • The student will use print, electronic databases, online resources, and other media to access information to create a research product a) Use technology as a tool for research to organize, evaluate, and communicate information. b) Narrow the focus of a search. VDOE (2010). English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools: Research 9.8. Retrieved from: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/2010/stds_english9.pdf
- 10. Audio Tools
- 12. SOL Connection Students can create avatars for historical figures. Using the avatars, students can write a short speech for the historical figure centered around their contribution to history. See this example of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. USII.3 • The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of Reconstruction on American life by c) describing the legacies of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and Frederick Douglass. VDOE. (2008). History and Social Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools: US History: 1865 to the Present. Retrieved from: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/history_socialscience/next_version/stds_ushistory_1865- present.pdf
- 16. SOL Connection Students post book reviews to the library blog page English: Writing 9.6 • The student will develop narrative, expository, and persuasive writings for a variety of audiences and purposes. a) Generate, gather, and organize ideas for writing. b) Plan and organize writing to address a specific audience and purpose. d) Write clear, varied sentences e) Elaborate ideas clearly through word choice and vivid description. i) Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing. DOE (2010). English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools: grade nine. Retrieved from: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/2010/stds_english9.pdf
Editor's Notes
- Hello everyone and welcome. Thank you for coming. My name is Jennifer Ellis. I am graduate student at Old Dominion University in the Library Science Program. Part of what we are learning in our program is how important it is to stay current and to share knowledge with other practitioner's. This is my first conference presentation, so I am nervous but also very excited to be sharing some of the tools I’ve found in my studies. - 1 minute
- Image creation tools are one of the things I’ve recently discovered. These tools allow you to edit photos or images that you already have. You can also use these tools to create something totally new. Many of the tools are totally free of charge. These tools can be a great way to add interest to a lesson. In the time of social media, our students are usually familiar with these ideas already, but even if they aren’t, the tools are usually pretty simple. With some guidance, students could learn these tools quickly. - 1 minute
- One of my favorites if Big Huge Labs. This website has a ton of options. Users can make calendars, posters, photo albums, movie posters, mosaics, among many other items. You can turn your photos into motivational posters or even into internet memes. I, of course, couldn’t resist using the meme maker to make a cat meme. Overall, Big Huge Labs is pretty easy to use. It can sometimes be frustrating because there isn’t a ton of flexibility. You also can’t preview while you are editing. On the positive, the website is free of charge and the does not require a log in for you or your students to get access. It will let you download and share the finished products. - 1 min
- There are so many ways to use this in the classroom or the library. I have a few ideas here just to give you some examples. The students could use the magazine cover or movie poster makers to create book covers or movie posters for the books they are reading. I made a movie poster for Romeo and Juliet. The movie poster sets up the basic format and allows you to upload a photo and add text, including all of the “actors” and production info. I also really like the idea of students making posters for their favorite books. The posters could be hung in the library advertising the books and encouraging other students to try them out. Another fun option would be to have the students create a collage with the mosaic maker. Students can find or make images relating to a book or even a research topic and upload them to the mosaic maker. Big Huge Labs also has a map maker. I think this could be a very useful tool. In groups or individually, students could map events with the map maker. This would be a good option for a history class. This would be a good option for some books as well, where students can follow characters through their journey in real or fictional places. - 2 minutes
- Here is one example of a specific SOL connection. World Geography WG.1 is about using maps. Students can us the Map Maker feature of Big Huge Labs to create maps of their own. - 2 minute
- Another image creation tool that I really like it Piktochart. Piktochart is a website that specializes in making infographics. If you haven’t heard of infographics, you will probably still recognize them. Lately they are very popular. Infographics are visually engaging and memorable, but they can also provide a lot of data to the reader. I think this a great tool for teachers and librarians to provide information to their students, parents, or community. To give you an idea of what you can make with Piktachart, I made this simple infographic on ebooks versus hard copy books. Mine is short and simple, but I have seen some larger ones that had a lot of data included. - 1 minute
- Piktochart requires a login, but there is no charge for basic service. You can choose from their existing templates or start from scratch. There are not a lot of free templates available, but I recommend that you choose one the existing templates to start out. It is definitely easier to work from a template the first time around rather than create one of your own. For my infographic, I used an existing template and just adapted it as needed. Piktochart is fairly intuitive and easy to use. I’ve provided a shot of the editing screen. You can just drag items from the options on the left and drop them into your infographic. When you are all done, the website allows you to download it or share it directly from the site. - 2 minute. shot: https://magic.piktochart.com/editor/piktochart/14322759
- I can see a few great ways you can use Piktochart. Think how much more appealing you could make the library policies and procedures. It also great for flyers or announcements. You could use it to provide library data. My infographic did not include any, but you can add tables and charts in Piktochart, which would be great for displaying something like circulation data in a way that looks slick, professional, and is easy for the reader to understand. I also think that this is something that your students can use as well. Instead of making a traditional report, the students could create infographics using piktochart, and share them with each other. That would a fun and creative way to accomplish the same task. 1 minute.
- We can connect this tool to a specific SOL. For example, in English 9.8, students use a variety media to access info and create a research project. Students will use technology as a tool for research to organize, evaluate and communicate information. Infographics are a great way to use technology to step outside the normal format for presenting their research information. They will have to focus and narrow down their information, to be sure of their facts because the format does not allow them to hide lazy research. - 2 minutes
- Audio tools are not something that we think about as much as educators, but there are some great ways to use them in the classroom or library. We know that not all students learn the same and audio help us provide another option for students beside text. It’s also a great way to expand accessibility. - 1 minute
- One of the tools I like it Voki. This website lets you choose an avatar to go with your audio. You can record audio, use a pre-recorded clip, or type your message and Voki will provide the voice. You are not required to log in and there is no charge for basic service. The avatars are customizable to some extent. Students may get frustrated because many of the options for customizing are locked and only available with the upgrade. I think this could be a fun tool. They have avatars for the current presidential candidates. Students could investigate the candidates platforms and use the tools to create short speeches. - 2 min
- Voki has a some avatar options for historical figures, so there are some good connections that can be made for history SOLs. Students can create an avatar for a particular historical figure. They can write a short speech for that historical figure that shows that they understand that persons importance to history. For example, USII.3 says that students will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of Reconstruction on American life by describing the legacies of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and Frederick Douglass. Having an Avatar of Lincoln explaining his legacy, would be a fun way for the students to show their understanding. I’ve included a link to a Voki I made of Lincoln reciting part of the Gettysburg address to give you an idea of what this might look like. - 2 minutes.
- These days the website is an essential tool for libraries, but getting the school’s website updated can sometimes be next impossible. These days you can create your own website using one of the many hosting sites available. It used to be that if you wanted your own website, that you either paid someone to host and maintain it, or you settled for a free site that looked cheap and had few features. There are quite a few sites out there now with varying levels of options. For a straightforward, simple to use create website, I like weebly. - 1 minute
- Weebly is free to use. I does require a log in, but in this case, that’s a good thing. You can choose from a variety of existing templates to get your started, The templates are very customizable. If change the color or background. It has a navigation menu. You can embed a variety of media from twitter to YouTube. The screen shot is from a library website that I set up as a demo. It looks professional and you can choose your domain name. 1 minute http://monroelibrary.weebly.com/
- I like this site because it is fairly easy for a novice to put together. Most of the building is done by drag and drop. This is a screen shot of the building page. You can see the options for adding items off to the left. - 1 minute
- Of course, having a website supports the school library mission of ensuring students and staff and effective users of information. We can also connect it to the curriculum as well. For example, you could have the students write book reviews and post them to the library blog or similar page on the site. That clearly supports several reading and writing SOLs, including 9.6 above where students “will develop narrative, expository, and persuasive writing for a variety of audiences and purposes”. - 2 minutes
- Thanks everyone so much for participating! My contact information is up on the screen if anyone would like a copy of this presentation or if you want me to send you the links. I am going to open it up to questions now. 5 mins.