10 technology themed read aloud books for tech inspired lessons. Digital citizenship, online safety, powering down, cyber-bullying, cyber-safety, 3D printing, coding, evaluating websites and technology moderation are all topics covered.
Why is digital literacy important? With the advancement in technology over the years, we now live in a world that is both enriched and burdened by computers and gadgets. The domination of technology in our
We all know and love Kahoot, right? If you do not know about Kahoot then we have a few blog posts with tips and ideas to get you up to sp...
Make a Cardboard Box Laptop Here’s a fun cardboard box project that doubles as both a toy and a literacy learning activity! Kids will love pretending to type on their own laptop, and they can carry it around and play with it at no risk to your actual computer. Big win! I made the laptop […]
Here are some useful websites that you can share with your students to teach about web literacy and critical thinking. Can they work out which websites are true, and which are fake?
Learn how to improve your students' visual literacy skills with the free educational technology tool, EdPuzzle. Great tool for a flipped classroom!
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How do you feel when you hear the words main idea or main topic? Do you cringe or do you get excited? If I’m being honest, I used to completely tense up when this unit was up next because it’s a HARD concept for students. Not only was it really difficult for students to understand […]
Bilingual early literacy centers are fun to set-up to foster reading and life-long readers. Explore these tips to encourage reading anywhere.
Technology for preschoolers...examples of technologies young children can use (both electronic and non-electronic) AND how to integrate it into your STEM activities & plans!
How to use an iPad as a listening center in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Quick and easy way to set up an independent listening center.
In 2016 I wrote a blog post about 10 Techie Themed Read Aloud Books and my list keeps growing! I wanted to compile all of the elementary picture books arranged by topic in one area. Let me know if you have any recommendations we can add to this list! **All links are Amazon affiliate links** Also be sure to check out my post: 5 Reasons to Use Technology Themed Picture Books to Help Reinforce Digital Citizenship. *If you are unable to view the Amazon widgets below, try installing an Ad Blocker extension.* Responsible Use of Technology Online Safety Reliable Sources Digital Footprint Cyberbullying Screen Time/Technology Addiction/Unplugging Coding/Programming 3D Printing Drones Email Etiquette Other Books with "Techie" Themes Thank you to the following educators for introducing me to some of these titles: Mrs. Haglin Sandy Liptak Jennifer Elizabeth Mary Ledford Kim Field Renuka Senaratne Calandra Jackson Renuka Senaratne Eat Pray Travel Teach Ramona Recommends Storymamas Follow me on Pinterest to get more techie ideas:
Looking for fun and engaging preschool digital learning activities? These self-checking digital task cards are all the rage!
Looking for a free comprehensive K-12 technology curriculum, scope & sequence, or framework? Tasked with creating your school or district technology & computer science curriculum guide? This round up includes a clickable list of various curriculum frameworks, lessons, checklists, etc. for for integrating technology into the classroom. Technology Curriculum Guides Many Teach With Tech Facebook Group discussions and questions revolve around tech curriculum. What curriculum are you using? What standards are you following? Do you have a scope & sequence of tech skills? What lessons are you doing with which grade levels and when? Because many educators have been tasked
Some students often lose their places when they read. This simple classroom DIY can help. Whenever a student reads, he or she can use an overlay. Keep a basket of them at your guided reading table. Sometimes, I hand them to a student to keep at a desk. Additional Resources Click Here
There are so many fun and engaging apps you can use in the classroom to enhance your students’ learning! The only downside to having so many tools available
Students can use this handout as a culminating activity when discussing their digital footprint in relation to internet activity and safety. ...
Happy Monday, all! I’ve been back in my classroom (for meetings and work time) since Friday, and I’m slowly growing accustomed to missing the afternoon naps that I have loved soooooo much during our summer vacation. Coffee to the rescue! In an effort to organize important information and make it more accessible for my students ... Read More about Creating a Class App with Google Slides
Students don't intuitively know how to "read" videos used for instructional purposes. Show them how to apply visual literacy, and incrase learning.
I love using class call backs and attention grabbers! These are so fun! My class loves them! This freebie is a classroom staple!
Free Google Slides and Seesaw activities for students in kindergarten through second grade. These digital math and literacy activities are lots of fun!
Maybe you’ve encountered these scenarios before — you have some students ready to work ahead so they start multitasking on their device, waiting for the lesson to move on. Or, maybe you notice a student frantically scribbling notes, trying to keep up with the information you’re giving. Or, maybe you have students who are absent, […]
5 Reasons to Use Digital Choice Boards in the Classroom: Personalize learning with digital choice boards and activities. Great way to integrate technology into the classroom while providing a rich learning experience for a variety of learners. Digital differentiation! Think of it like a hyperdoc or hyperslide :)
I am very excited to introduce my very first guest blogger- Genevieve from Edventurous Little Apples! She is a Kindergarten teacher in Canada and shares so many creative and inspiring posts on her Instagram here and at her Teachers Pay Teachers store- Today, she is going to share hands on and engaging literacy centers with ... Read More about Guest Post: Literacy Centers by Edventurous Little Apples
Get your students back into writing with these awesome August Writing Prompts!! Great opinion ideas, fictional narratives, and relatable informative topics.
Need a way to engage your students and motivate them to learn. Use try using games to woo them into learning by incorporating technology in the classroom.
Written by Guest Blogger Taylor Zonin Seesaw is both an app and computer based resource that serves as a student driven online portfolio that also incorporates simple, positive, parent communication. Seesaw is a wonderful platform for all subject areas and promotes student engagement with curriculum while integrating technology. Although Seesaw can be used across all grade levels, 3rd, 4th, and ... Read More
These word work mats are inspired by the UFLI Toolbox Digital Word Mat - except they're printable! Why printable? No fiddly and distracting letter tiles Easily reproduced when new copies are needed KISS - Keep It Simple Super-Teacher! We've created four colour mats and five blackline mats: Original Basic (Consonants and Vowels only) Consonant Digraphs Vowel Teams and Dipthongs Blank mat - students write their own graphemes in as they are taught (blackline only) Different fonts: Miss Kindergarten, QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, SA fonts. Thank you to the University of Florida Literacy Institute for their amazing toolbox. We adapted this free resource from their original. Please find the UFLI here. You do not need a subscription to download this free resource.
Whether you are doing a homeschool preschool program or are a teacher in a preschool, having a plan is essential. Every year, I begin with an outline for what I plan to teach throughout the school year. I created this resourceful, editable preschool curriculum to keep organized and easily change what I teach from year
This Elementary Technology Curriculum includes over 200 lessons and activities for grades K-5 that will save you so much time coming up with what to do in the computer lab. It is ideal for a technology teacher, media specialist, tech facilitator, or grade level teachers with mandatory lab time. All of the work is done for you! This is for you if: You want students who can log in, access any programs, type efficiently, and use technology to learn. You want students who are confident in using the technology required for standardized testing. You have limited time– in one 45 minute session per week, your students can develop technology literacy while completing engaging projects. You need it to be effortless for YOU and fun for your students. My name is Brittany Washburn and I’m an educator obsessed with ed tech. This curriculum was created over 3 school years when I had nothing for materials for my technology specials. I was spending my nights and weekends scouring Pinterest and Google for ideas because I knew my students deserved engaging lessons even if I had to do everything from scratch. I found myself exhausted and frustrated and just knew there had to be an easier way. That is when I discovered the magic of having my own class website and screencasting my instructions. I created a modified-flipped-classroom before I even knew that was a thing. Students were working at their own pace and they stopped asking me to repeat instructions. I felt like I had struck gold! I tested and perfected the activities with them and now I’ve made them available to you!
#Edtech is a key part of distance learning, remote learning, and digital teaching. Learn about using Google Jams and Jamboard in the classroom.
Novel Brochure - Pamphlet for Google Classroom Freebie! This resource allows students to create a pamphlet that can be edited for ANY novel! The file contains a Google Drive link that can be used for Google Classroom. **Be sure to MAKE A COPY of the link and save to your own Google Drive Enjoy! Ratings on freebies are greatly appreciated! :) YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: 5th Grade Novel Studies Bundle (5 Novels) Wonder Novel Study Holes Novel Study Number the Stars Novel Study Esperanza Rising Novel Study Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study ______________________________________________________________________ Tips for Savvy TpT Shoppers: How to receive credit on TpT to use for future purchases: • Go to your My Purchases page. Under each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, FREEBIES, and products: • Look for a green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will now be able to see FREEBIES and customized emails from my store! ©2017 StudentSavvy All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. (unless you purchase the multiple license)
