Fabulous Friday Technology Tip-Volume 3- 23rd edition

Congratulations!! The Final Friday of January is Here!!!! 

Greetings!! This is the “23rd  edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. These online resources can be used before, during, and after a daily lesson or semester-long unit. Check out this week’s tip that focuses preparation for Georgia Milestones Assessment!!!

                      

The GA DOE suggests the following Practice Site:  http://gaexperienceonline.com/

The GA DOE also provided the following Practice Links:

·      http://www.parcconline.org/samples/mathematics/grade-3-mathematics-number-line

·      http://www.Smarterbalanced.org/sample-items-and-performance-tasks/

·      http://education.ky.gov/aa/items/pages/k-prepitems.aspx

·      http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/about/booklets.asp

A Few Resources to Support these Skills and Tools

A Resource for reading passages, annotating onscreen, and answering questions on line

·          http://mrnussbaum.com/readingcomp/amcomp12/

·          Microsoft OneNote also offers annotation

A resource (Free website) to practice typing skills:

http://www.typingweb.com

Onscreen calculators to familiarize students with the tool

•       http://www.online-calculator.com

•       http://www.meta-calculator.com/online/

•       Don’t forget Windows has an onscreen calculator

The GA DOE’s website has several informative PowerPoints 

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx

Don’t FORGET!!!!!

• The Atlanta Public Schools Technology Fair will be held on next Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Frederick Douglas High School. Please let me know how I can assist you with preparing your students for this phenomenal opportunity! http://apstechfair.weebly.com 

Remember, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using these phenomenal "FREE" nuggets.I look forward to continuing to support you this year and the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

KD

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip-Volume 3- 22nd edition

Congratulations!! Four Day Week is complete!!!! 

Greetings!! This is the “22nd  edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. These online resources can be used before, during, and after a daily lesson or semester-long unit. Check out this week’s tip that focuses preparation for Georgia Milestones Assessment!!!

As we prepare for the upcoming GA Milestones Assessment, we have identified some skills which our students will need to be successful. While this skill-set is tentative and is just a beginning, let’s work to incorporate them into our weekly technology lessons in the schools.

Our students will need to

·         read passages onscreen

·         Type words, sentences and long narratives.

·         Annotate passages onscreen

·         Use handheld calculators

·         Manipulate onscreen calculators

·         Type numbers, expressions, and equations

·         Construct equations, fractions, and decimals

Please encourage students to practice using the following tools:

·        On screen Highlighter

·        On screen Eraser

·        On screen Magnifying Glass

·        On screen  Mark for Review

·         Online Calculator-in sections where this is allowed

·         Option Eliminator

·         Scratch Pad

·         Blocking Tool

Please see the attachment for keyboarding tips and tools. Look out next week for online resources for student practice.

Don’t FORGET!!!!!

• The Atlanta Public Schools Technology Fair will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Frederick Douglas High School. Please let me know how I can assist you with preparing your students for this phenomenal opportunity! http://apstechfair.weebly.com 

Remember, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using these phenomenal "FREE" nuggets.I look forward to continuing to support you this year and the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica D.

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)-Volume 3- 21st edition

Congratulations!! Another January Friday is here!!!! 

Greetings!! This is the “21st  edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. These online resources can be used before, during, and after a daily lesson or semester-long unit. Check out this week’s tip that focuses on assessment tools in preparation for Georgia Milestones Assessment!!!

• The first tip is a new tool of assessing students! Quizalize(https://www.quizalize.com/ ) is a new diagnostic assessment website by Zzish that provides children with a fun and engaging way to learn. Quizalize goes one-step further than just being your average quiz website, it provides teachers with in-depth data to analyze their children’s strengths, weaknesses and learning gaps instantly.
• The second tip is an review tool of assessing students!! Looking for another fun way to assess students? Try Quizizz (http://quizizz.com/admin) ! Quizizz allows multiplayer gaming and is compatiable with tablets, chromebooks, and mobile devices. No projector needed! It is student-paced and allows for realtime feedback. You can choose from a question library or create your own quiz. A detailed report is available at the end of quiz. The best part...IT'S FREE!! 
• The third tip is another refresher tool Kahoot https://getkahoot.com/.   Kahoot! is a FREE classroom response system which creates an engaging learning space, through a game-based digital pedagogy. Great Learning Starts By Asking Great Questions. This educational platform brings engagement & joy to teaching & learning in any subject!!

Don’t FORGET!!!!!

• The Atlanta Public Schools Technology Fair will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Frederick Douglas High School. Please let me know how I can assist you with preparing your students for this phenomenal opportunity! http://apstechfair.weebly.com 

Remember, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using these phenomenal "FREE" nuggets.I look forward to continuing to support you this year and the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 3- 20th edition

Congratulations!! Week 1 of the 2016 2nd Semester is complete!!!! 

Greetings!! This is the “20th  edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. These online resources can be used before, during, and after a daily lesson or semester-long unit. Check out this week’s tip!!!

The 21st Century Classroom Transformation Project is designed to fully leverage technologies that enable teachers to create an engaging and empowering learning experience for all students, embedding standards-based teaching practices. 

In order to facilitate the transformation, APS classrooms and media centers will receive interactive LED display panels, multimedia document cameras, and collaborative teaching software. 

To maximize the impact of these 21st Century Classroom tools, the Department of Instructional Technology will facilitate job-embedded professional learning on the new tools and resources.  We will target not only utilization, but how to ensure the tools and resources lend themselves to increased critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration (4 C’s).

Check out the Symbaloo link for resources for integrating the 4Cs into the 21st Century Classrooms! https://www.symbaloo.com/mix/web20tools-resources1

Have additional questions regarding effective use of your board? Check out this link for quick sheets & video tutorials! http://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/47898 

Don’t FORGET!!!!!

• The Atlanta Public Schools Technology Fair will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Frederick Douglas High School. Registration has been extended to January 14th! Please let me know how I can assist you with registering your students for this phenomenal opportunity! http://apstechfair.weebly.com 

Remember, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using these phenomenal "FREE" nuggets.I look forward to continuing to support you this year and the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

KD

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 3- 19th edition

Congratulations!! Winter Break is ALMOST  here!!!!

Good morning!  

This is the “19th edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. 

Today’s Tip focuses on taking a few seconds to wish all of you a VERY happy holiday season!! Whatever the holiday that you celebrate, I hope that it is restful and that you get to spend some quality time with family and loved ones!  Enjoy your break, rest and relax!!! I can’t wait to see you in 2016 with a plethora of positive possibilities and wonderful opportunities!

KD

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip-Volume 3- 18th edition

Congratulations!! #HourofCode2015 is complete!!!! 

Greetings!! This is the “18th  edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. These online resources can be used before, during, and after a daily lesson or semester-long unit. Check out this week’s tip!!!

• TAG-Ed STEM Reach (http://www.stemreach.org/ )has created  a site to provide access to STEM opportunities & resources within the Georgia community. If you are looking for summer camps, programs and community resources, this website has it all!

Don’t FORGET!!!!!

• The Atlanta Public Schools Technology Fair will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Frederick Douglas High School. Please let me know how I can assist you with registering your students for this phenomenal opportunity! http://apstechfair.weebly.com 

Remember, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using these phenomenal "FREE" nuggets.I look forward to continuing to support you this year and the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 3-17th edition

Congratulations!! December is here!!!! 

Greetings!! This is the “17th  edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. These online resources can be used before, during, and after a daily lesson or semester-long unit. Check out this week’s tip!!!

• Scholastic(http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/clf/tguidesitemap.htm )has created  quick, compelling one-session activities you need to incorporate interactive learning and technology into your curriculum. Each activity requires no prep and can be completed in 15-30 minutes. You can use these 50+ activities in the computer lab and Build excitement and discussion when you introduce a new topic.
• DOGOnews brings news and other non-fictional content for kids. You can filter stories based on categories (Science, Sports, Entertainment, etc.) or grades that the material is suitable for. http://www.dogonews.com/ 

Don’t FORGET!!!!!

• The Hour of Code is next week, December 7-13, 2015! Because of your students and your stories, the Hour of Code movement keeps changing the world. Are you ready to do it again? We hope you’ll join us to make this year a turning point for computer science in our schools. Sign up now to host an Hour of Code during Dec. 7-13 at https://hourofcode.com Every participating organizer will receive a thank-you gift and you can win $10,000 for your school. 

Remember, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using these phenomenal "FREE" nuggets.I look forward to continuing to support you this year and the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica Drake

kdrake@atlanta.k12.ga.us