Friday, December 18, 2015

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

Friday, December 11, 2015

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 weeks 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

Friday, December 4, 2015

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