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VRSA 2014 Presentation
The document discusses using iPads, apps, and blogging to engage students in reading and writing. It provides examples of projects students have created using apps like Pic Collage, Videolicious, and Book Creator that incorporate reading topics like snowmen, polar bears, and famous books. Students write descriptions, stories, and blog about their projects. Teachers can leave comments on student blogs to provide authentic feedback. The presentation recommends apps and resources for additional projects.
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- 1. iPads + Apps+ Blogging = Students Excited about Reading and Writing Alisa Downey and Tina Coffey STEM Crazy Teachers
- 2. Alisa Downey Special EducationTeacher Oak Grove Elementary Email: adowney@rcs.k12.va.us Tina Coffey Instructional Technology Resource Teacher Roanoke County Schools Email: tcoffey@rcs.k12.va.us Everything from Today’s Session is here: www.STEMCrazyTeachers.com
- 3. Objectives for thisPresentation • Intro—Student Engagement • Showcase Projects using Technology (and STEM) • Short Activity • Technology Playtime
- 4. Engaging Students • RoanokeCounty’s Push to tap into 21st Century Skills: • Collaboration • Communication • Critical Thinking • Creativity • By Using • STEM/ PBL • Authentic Learning Experiences • Technology
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- 6. The True Storyof the Three Little Pigs By Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
- 7. Examples (STEM Project) •Big Bad Wolf Video
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- 9. Snowmen All YearLong by Caralyn Buehner by Caralyn Buehner
- 10. “At Home inthe Cold” from Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears Example: http://beyondpenguins.ehe.osu.edu/
- 11. Provides leveled text,readers theaters, and take home books.
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- 15. Examples (Videolicious) • VideoliciousVideo Example 1 Example 2
- 16. That Book Womanby Heather Henson The Librarian of Basara by Jeanette Winter
- 17. Examples (PBL Projectand STEM Projects) http://littlefreelibrary.org/
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- 19. Iditarod Literature http://iditarod.com/ http://itcteacheronthetrail.com/ Usevideos, images, and text to help build prior knowledge.
- 20. Examples (Trading Cards) Studentsresearch mushers and create a trading card on one of them. Students will follow 5 of the mushers during the Iditarod.
- 21. Rosa Parks: FreedomRider By Keith Brandt and Joanne Mattern
- 22. Examples (Popplet andVideolicious) Videolicious Video:
- 23. Island of theBlue Dolphins By Scott O’Dell
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- 26. Snowman Descriptive Writingwith Blog Buddies Tip: Check Out Jen Wagner Projects!
- 27. Snowman Skype Tip: Findpartners for similar projects on Skype in the classroom
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- 29. Examples from BookCreator • See iBooks on the iPad
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- 31. Comments-Authentic Audience From Teachers FromAdministrators From Classmates
- 32. Comments-Authentic Audience From PeopleAround the World Tip: #Comments4Kids
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- 34. Teacher Blogging Digital Archive(website, blog, or wiki to show work)
- 35. Your Task: • Youhave 5 minutes: • Use the materials in your bag to create something that the main character in your book could use. • We will use this item to learn about some technology
- 36. How to UsePic Collage Pic Collage
- 37. ABC Book Examples(Pic Collage)
- 38. Pic Collage Task •You have 5 minutes to create a pic collage showcasing the object you just built.
- 39. Other Recommended Apps •Sock Puppets • Videolicious • iMovie • Book Creator • Chatterpix Kids • Read, Write, Think Apps • Trading Cards • Venn Diagram • Word Mover • RWT Timeline • Diamante
- 40. Dropbox • We usedropbox so students can transfer projects from the student iPads to the teacher’s computer.
- 41. Chatterpix • This appwas also mentioned during the presentation. Here are a few examples:
- 42. Resources • Check outour website for all our resources: www.STEMCrazyTeachers.com Check out Alisa’s Blogs here: http://kidblog.org/4-Thompson-Downey/ http://kidblog.org/5-Sharp-Downey/ Check out Tina’s Blog here: http://tcoffey.edublogs.org