Come learn about my FAVORITE technology tools for digital communication and collaboration with elementary students. Use these tools with Chromebooks, laptops, computers and some can even be used with iPads. Global learning is making its way into the classroom and we need to make sure our students are prepared so they can make the most of these authentic learning experiences!
My Favorite Way to Cover Technology Expectations, or technology rules, for Chromebook, iPad and Laptop/Computer Users in the Elementary Classroom
Padlet is one of my favorite collaborative web tools to use with students that I have used for years. I love how versatile it is and how one can access a Padlet wall on laptops, Chromebooks, iPads and Android devices! If you are not familiar with Padlet then click HERE. This week I helped a 5th grade class incorporate technology into their novel study groups. The teacher wanted to use Padlet for each team to gather ideas and brainstorm the events that they read about each day. I mentioned how anyone can MAKE a background for a Padlet wall to help students organize their digital sticky notes. She was so excited about this possibility! I whipped up these graphic organizers for the teacher to choose from each week and I wanted to share them with YOU: Click the image to download We ended up making four different Padlet walls--one for each novel study group. Thank goodness for the remake feature that allowed us to quickly and easily make four different walls! Press the button once and BOOM the new board pops up in your dashboard. Once the students worked together on their individual devices to add their ideas to the graphic organizer, the teacher printed the wall, deleted the post-its and uploaded a different graphic organizer for the next assignment. That way she didn't have to keep recreating 4 different walls each time. Honestly, creating a wall takes NO time and she may have spent more time deleting the post-its. However, this worked for her because she didn't have to print out different QR Codes to get to the new Padlet walls (for those who were using iPads) and didn't have to post new urls in her Google Classroom. Note: We learned the hard way. The sticky notes will appear in different locations on the graphic organizers IF the students use different devices but work on the same board. Therefore, we had one group use iPads while the other three groups used their Chromebooks. Here is a quick video tutorial I created to show how you can upload these graphic organizers to be the background of a Padlet wall: Note: As I indicate in the video, you will most likely need to expand your browser window so the graphic organizer doesn't appear cut off. I created these graphic organizers in PowerPoint and saved them as a jpeg. I did have to play with the formatting a bit. After a little trial and error, I finally had the size that fit perfectly on the Padlet wall. Give it a try! Other ideas for customized Padlet wall activities include: Having students label a diagram (parts of a cell, parts of a plant, layers of the Earth, maps, etc.) Digital Board Game Sorts (words, shapes, math sentences, etc.) Exit Cards Graphing Other Padlet Resources: Ditch That Textbook's 20 Ways to Use Padlet in Class 35 Ideas for Using Padlet in the Classroom Mrs. Treichler's Wikispace-Padlet What are some other ways we could customize Padlet activities for our students? Leave your ideas in the comments! UPDATE: Since this post was written, Padlet has had a major facelift! If you are having trouble moving your sticky notes, go to the three dotted icon in the upper right hand corner and click Change Format. Select the green Canvas option. This will allow you to move the stickies anywhere on your screen. If the graphic organizers are not fitting to your screen then you can try zooming out of your browser or dragging the corner of your browser until it comes through. Several people have contacted me about this issue and I have passed on the information to Padlet and hoping to hear back soon!
Plickers is a free online formative assessment program, but it can also be used to foster active engagement in any subject area and at any grade level. Read this post to learn innovative strategies for using Plickers in your classroom!
Your students are going to love the build your own computer paper activity. These little laptops turn out so adorable you can't resist smiling when you see finished.
Using the free web tool, Incredibox, in the classroom for technology projects. Great way to incorporate music into your curriculum! Will work on Chromebooks, laptops and computers. There is also an iPad app available for $3.99
How to Use Toony Tool to Create Educational Cartoons, Posters or Memes for classroom projects. This free web tool will work on Chromebooks, laptops, computers or iPads!
Introducing the perfect solution for teachers to engage junior students with the basics of computer technology - My First Laptop/Paper Computer Activity! This educational tool combines the hands-on experience of a craft activity with the essential knowledge of computer parts and login details. Students will have fun building their own paper laptop or computer and will be able to easily refer to it when using a real device for the first time. Get your students ready for the digital age with this unique and interactive learning experience! My first laptop or paper computer activity introduces laptops and computers to junior students in a simple and engaging way prior to using the technology for the first time! Students will learn to identify, name and describe the main parts of a computer or laptop, identify the letters of their login details on a keyboard and remember their username and password for a device! ADDITIONAL LESSON IDEAS: Naming computer parts. Finding and colouring the letters of students' username and password on the keyboard Exploring inputs and outputs by attaching string or drawing cords to connect peripheral devices. Addition to home corner/office playtimeLiteracy link - spelling sight words using a keyboard. ACARA DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM LINKS: Year 1/2 ACTDIK001 - Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACARA, 2020). paper laptop | build a laptop | make a laptop | laptop craft | laptop activity | laptop lesson | paper computer | build a computer | make a computer | computer craft | learn to login | digital technology skills | computing skills | junior computing |
Digital tools for map skills practice when using Chromebooks, laptops or computers. Technology in the classroom.
5 Easy Back to School Technology Projects for computers, laptops and/or Chromebooks
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I am a technology junky! At any given time you will find a collection of iPads, laptops, iPhones, smart T.V.s, e-readers, you name it. If you haven't read Goodnight iPad by Ann Droyd, you really should. This may very well have taken place in my house. ;) If you aren't sold on the importance of integrating technology in the classroom or have doubts, this video is an absolute MUST!! This video is one of the most powerful videos that I have watched lately. This year I was fortunate to receive Chromebooks for all of my students. Receiving these Chromebooks and feeling the pressure (mostly self-induced) to use them often and effectively was, and still is, overwhelming. To keep my sanity in check, I decided to start small. By starting small, I saved my sanity and also my students'. Whether you have one, two, three or many technology devices available for your students, start small!! To get you started or to simply get your creative technology juices flowing, I have a list of 10 simple ways to integrate technology into the classroom, and they are all free. These tools and resources are great for the classroom that is 1:1 with technology, or the classroom that has only one iPad or tablet. Do you only have one device? Create a center that focuses on the use of technology. 1. Listen/Watch digital stories. There are many free websites available where students can go, choose a book, and listen to the story. Zing and Storyonline are a perfect start! 2. Have students begin with a little research. Provide them with a topic and have them gather 3-5 facts. Here, on Upper Elementary Snapshots, we have a list of child-safe search engines that you can find HERE. 3. Create a Google form for students to choose their lunch choice for the day. 4. Practice math skills on IXL. IXL is a paid subscription, but students can practice for free until they have reached the daily problem limit. 5. Create a Kahoot to review for an upcoming test. They are a hoot and students LOVE them! 6. Have students visit Wonderopolis, read the wonder of the day, and reflect in their writing journal. 7. Create a classroom blog using Google's free Blogger. Post an open-ended reading question for students to comment. 8. For Social Studies, use KidsGeo.com to practice their geography skills. 9. If you are familiar with QR codes, create a question of the day and require students to check their answer by scanning the code. 10. Can students ever get enough practice with basic math facts?!?! XtraMath is a perfect free solution! Remember to start slow! Focus on one area of your choice. Allow students to become comfortable with using the tool and allow yourself to become comfortable implementing it. Once you and your students are comfortable, think about adding a new focus. Taking baby steps with ultimately lead to success! Teaching With Simplicity Pinterest Facebook Instagram Teachers Pay Teachers
5 Crafty Chrome Extensions That Will Improve Your Teaching. Use on laptops or Chromebooks: Technology in the Classroom
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Spring Time Technology Activities for the Classroom: Come grab some educational ideas for incorporating technology into your lessons this spring. Ideas are available for Chromebook, laptop/computer, and iPad users!
Getting a new laptop? Here's what you can do with your old one if it still runs, from recycling to selling---and beyond.
Laptop parts comes in different categories. A laptop notebook is a combination of so many parts so that you get the one, high performing, and standard laptop notebook. Laptop parts can be grouped into different categories which include the large laptop parts, and the small laptop parts. But all these are still categorized as laptop parts. The laptop parts we have are laptop batteries, ac adapters, CD ROMs, CDRWs, DC power adapters, DVD CDRWs, DVDs, external DVD/CD drives, external floppy drives, laptop fans, external hard drives, laptop hard drives, laptop inverters, laptop keyboards, laptop LCDs, laptop memory, laptop network interface, laptop power cords, laptop processors,and laptop system boards among a few. All these laptop parts contribute to function in a combined manner which gives you your laptop notebook. Although, there are other parts that are not mentioned above, but the very important ones have been mentioned. Imagine you have a laptop that has everything except a hard drive, you will definitely agree that you don't have alaptop yet, because the laptop cannot function without the hard drive. So it is with every other laptop part. So if you need a part replacement, there are several laptop parts store that can attend to that need.
Using Book Creator for the Web in the Elementary Classroom: This digital tool will allow students to create paperless books on Chromebooks, laptops, desktops, iPhones, Androids and any device that will run a Chrome browser. Very similar to the Book Creator iPad app except student sign into an account and their books pop up under the teacher's library.
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How to Use a Split Screen to Increase Productivity in the classroom using Chromebooks, laptops, computers or iPads.
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10 End of the Year Technology Activities
One thing all digital creatives need is a good machine to support their endeavors. The same holds true for music that pleases our ears, and no one knows it better than Teenage Engineering. The Swedish consumer electronics brand has made a name for itself in the last couple of years courtesy of its unique design
Old laptop? New laptop? There is a Linux distro for every laptop type, so here are some of the best options.
