How Twitter can help teachers connect with students — and each other. This post was written by Liz Perman, an editorial project manager for SmartBrief. Hundreds of educators from international schools around the world came to Nice, France, for the European Council of International Schools annual conference from Nov. 17 to 21. Teachers everywhere are grappling with how to integrate social media into their lesson plans, and many seem skeptical of the appeal of Twitter, let alone how it could be used for educational purposes. In her session, “Cure What Ails You: A Dose of Twitter for Every Day of the Year,” Kathy Schrock, director of technology for Nauset Public Schools in Orleans, Mass., walked educators through the basics of Twitter (see her presentation if you could use a tutorial as well) before outlining the specific benefits of Twitter for educators.
Schrock recommends that educators think of Twitter as another venue for professional development. She suggests that educators search Twitter for like-minded professionals to follow and interact with. Technology in Education. Education technology. Interactive 'clickers' changing classrooms - US news - Education. Assistive Technology-Elementary. Standard Technology Tools Checklist For Elementary IntelliKeys®: A programmable alternative keyboard that plugs into the keyboard port of your computer. It works with any software that uses a keyboard, mouse or switch.
A set-up overlay is used to customize settings. Write:OutLoud®: A software program that is an easy-to-use talking word processor that enhances a student’s writing success. AlphaSmart 3000®: The AlphaSmart is a lightweight and portable word processor that allows the student to complete and organize written work in up to 8 different 10-12 page files. Computer Control Panel: The Control Panel of each computer has accessibility options.
IntelliTalk®: A software program that is a talking word processor. Kidspiration®helps students K-5 see, organize, and develop their great ideas. PixWriter: A software program for early writing intervention. READING:Pal Pad: A flat membrane switch activated with the slightest touch. Coin-U-Later®: A hand-held device th Features: Fltechshare.pbworks.com/f/NJAET_Outline_SMARTBoard.pdf. Cell Phones in the Classroom : Learning Tools for the 21st Century. Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom. By Kimberly Moore Kneas, Ph.D. and Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. Early Childhood Today: Are young children's brains (ages three through six) well suited to the use of technology? (We define technology as children using cameras, computers, tape recorders and video cameras in classroom projects.)
If so, how? Are some forms of technology better than others for these specific age levels? Dr. I see technology doing the same things today. Modern technologies are very powerful because they rely on one of the most powerful genetic biases we do have — the preference for visually presented information. The problem with this is that many of the modern technologies are very passive. Sitting young children in front of a television for hours also prevents that child from having hours of other developmental experiences. On the other hand there are many positive qualities to modern technologies. Dr. Back to top Dr. I think that balance and timing are the keys to healthy development. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. YouTube in the Classroom - Using YouTube Videos in the ESL Classroom. Now that a growing majority of Internet users have broadband, YouTube and other video clip sites (Google Video, Vimeo, etc.) have become very popular - especially with young adults.
These sites also provide English learners and classes with a new tool to improve listening skills. The real advantage to these sites - at least from a language learning point of view - is that they offer authentic examples of everyday English used by everyday people. Students can spend hours watching videos in English and quickly improve their pronunciation and comprehension skills through mimicry. There are also hours of English learning videos provided by excellent teachers as well. Of course, this is the challenge. Aim: Improve listening skills Activity: Sharing YouTube videos Level: Intermediate to advanced Outline: At the end of one of your classes, decide on a particular topic that your class would enjoy.
The Pursuit of Technology Integration Happiness: 10 Tips for Using YouTube in the Classroom. Using a classroom webpage to communicate with parents. CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TEACHERS AND PARENTS can be a complicated goal to achieve. Busy teachers find it hard to take time out of their day to make phone calls or write notes to working parents who are difficult to contact. Yet administrators, teachers, and parents continue to strive for regular interaction as a way of involving parents in classroom life and improving student achievement. Kathleen Eveleigh, a first grade teacher at Mary Scroggs Elementary School in Chapel Hill, communicates with parents daily about activities occuring in her classroom by integrating a classroom webpage with her daily instruction. Using a classroom webpage to connect classrooms and communities Kathleen Eveleigh gathers her first-grade students on the floor in front of her to write a summary of the school day’s events.
The positive response from families was immediate. Extended family members and friends also enjoy checking the class webpage to see what children are doing. More Schools Embrace the iPad as a Learning Tool. SMART BOARD - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION. S.M.A.R.T. Boards. Integrating Technology in an Elementary Classroom. From Toy to Tool: Cell Phones in Learning. Using Technology in the Elementary Classroom. Using Technology in the Elementary Classroom by Marilyn Western Math instruction can be enhanced by the techie teacher Math is such a large part of the school day – and technology can enhance what you’re already doing. If you haven’t already thought of some of these activities, you might want to try one or two on Monday morning.
Have you explored the spreadsheet capabilities of your software yet? My first graders know how to open a spreadsheet file and add more data. Students also make up their own survey questions to ask individuals during free centers time first thing in the morning. To make sure they ask all students in the class, my surveyors choose a partner to help. Want an exciting way to get those younger students really into counting numbers? Older students equipped with a digital camera (must have the strap around their neck to avoid dropping accidents!) What is more Math-like than using calculators? Hmmm. Draw programs have lots of math possibilities also. And, oh! Worksheets.