This document discusses how technology can be used to support Common Core standards for 3rd grade students. It introduces Pixie software that allows students to create books, videos, audio recordings and comics to explore curriculum topics. Examples are given for using Pixie in literacy like creating non-fiction books or vocabulary trading cards. Math examples include creating word problem books or tutorials. Guidance is provided on planning projects in Pixie and collaborating in groups. Links to additional reading passages and math problems are also included.

1. Technology in the
Common Core
Grade 3

2. Some of the Language…
3.RI.5 Use text features and search tools (e.g., key
words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a
given topic efficiently.
3.W.6 With guidance and support from adults, use technology
to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well
as to interact and collaborate with others.
3.W.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge
about a topic.
3.W.8 Recall information from experiences or gather
information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on
sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

3. 3.SL.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text
read aloud or information presented in diverse media and
formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
3.SL.5 Create engaging audio recordings of stories or poems that
demonstrate fluid reading at an understandable pace; add visual
displays when appropriate to emphasize or enhance certain
facts or details.

4. Some of the
Next Generation Science Standards
3-ESS2-1 - Represent data in tables and graphical displays to
describe typical weather conditions expected during a
particular season
3-ESS2-2 - Obtain and combine information to
describe climates in different regions of the world
3-ESS3-1.Make a claim about the merit of a design
solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related
hazard.

5. New software found in both
computer labs.
What is it?
Pixie is software that 3rd graders can use to write, paint
pictures, and tell stories. Pixie provides a fun way for students
to explore and respond to curriculum topics related to the
Common Core.

6. With Pixie, you can make books,
video, audio recordings, comics just
to name a few key features.
Pixie offers many templates for you
to use that not only reinforces skills
from the classroom, but it also gives
students computer practice.
Literacy Ideas
-Create non-fiction books
-Book Talk video or podcast
-Vocabulary trading cards
-Collaborative writing projects
-Classroom book
-Newspaper
--Fluency
-- Vocabulary dictionaries
Math
-Word problem book with
answer key
-Tutorials
-Templates
-Math Posters
-Math in the real world
-Screencast
- Math Stories

7. Things to keep in mind:
1. Always storyboard your story before you even enter the
lab.
2. Collect pictures based on the storyboard. Images found on
the Pixie site are free to use without citing.
3. Make sure students save to their Documents, then export
project how you need it.
4. Don’t forget the wonderful group work function on Pixie so
students can work collaboratively.

8. Make a Writing Assignment

9. http://www.parcconline.org/samples/english-language-artsliteracy/grade-5-elaliteracy
http://teacher.depaul.edu/Reading_Passages_NONFICTION.html
http://teacher.depaul.edu/Reading_Passages_FICTION.html
http://www.mathwire.com/problemsolving/probs.html#gr56
Math
Literacy
http://math.wiki.cvsd.k12.pa.us/Open-Ended+Questions
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/187117#anchor
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/187117#anchor

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