Fabulous Friday Technology Tip-Volume 4:10th edition

Congratulations!! The Final Friday of February 2017 is here!!!!

Good afternoon!  

This is the “10th 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 first tip is called Into The Book(https://reading.ecb.org) . Into the Book is a multimedia package designed to improve elementary students' reading comprehension, as well as their ability to think and learn across the curriculum. Please let me know if you need assistance with using this tool!

Today’s second tip is Parent Resource Tip. It is a Parent Resource called Parent Toolkit(http://www.parenttoolkit.com/ ) The Parent Toolkit will help you navigate your child’s journey from pre-kindergarten through high school. It is designed to help you track and support progress at each stage. Please share this phenomenal resource with your parents and other stakeholders.

Please continue to make this a phenomenal Friday and enjoy this beautiful weather! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica

@apsitkrynica

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 4:9th edition

Good afternoon!  

This is the “9th 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. 

**An Oldie But Goodie**APS MyBackpack(https://mybackpack.apsk12.org)  has phenomenal resources and tools that can be integrated into all parts of your classroom. You and your students have access to Microsoft Tools online as well as Google Tools via MyBackpack. Please check out the additional tools and resources in the MySpace tab. The district has created accounts for you and your students to utilize resources such as Khan Academy, PowerMyLearning, ShareMyLesson and much more. PowerMyLearning and Khan Academy are phenomenal tools that can be used for small group, whole group and differentiated instruction!

Please continue to make this a phenomenal Friday! I am here to assist you with 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 4:8th edition

Congratulations!! A Rise-Up Falcons Friday of is here!!!!

Good afternoon!  

This is the “8th 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. 

As we continue to prepare of our students to effectively use technology in preparation for the Georgia Milestones, today’s tip is focuses on several websites that contain writing prompts. Each website has a variety of resources for writing that can be utilized in Google Docs & Google Classroom.

http://www.writingprompts.net/

http://www.k12reader.com/subject/composition/prompts/opinion-persuasive-writing-prompts/

http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/free-creative-writing-prompts-third-grade.html

https://www.theteacherscorner.net/daily-writing-prompts/

http://www.dailyteachingtools.com/journal-writing-prompts.html

Please continue to make this a phenomenal Friday! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica

@apsitkrynica

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2) Volume 4:7th edition

Congratulations!! Another Fabulous Friday of 2017 is here!!!!

Good afternoon!  

This is the “7th 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 is Teaching Resources by Laura Candler(http://www.lauracandler.com/ ) Here you'll find hundreds of printables, interactive lessons, and engaging activities for the elementary grades. 

As we continue to prepare of our students to effectively use technology, today’s second tip focuses on journal prompts that can be interjected into Google Classroom. Journal Buddies(http://journalbuddies.com) shares fabulous writing ideas and creative writing prompts and topics with parents, kids, teachers, and students. Here you will find thousands — yes THOUSANDS! — of writing and journaling prompts and ideas.

Please continue to make this a phenomenal Friday! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica

@APSITKrynica

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)-Volume 4:6th edition

Congratulations!! Another Fabulous Friday of 2017 is here!!!!

Good morning!  

This is the “6th 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 first tip is Calculation Nation(http://calculationnation.nctm.org/ ) Calculation Nation® uses the power of the Web to let upper grade students challenge opponents from anywhere in the world. At the same time, students are able to challenge themselves by investigating significant mathematical content and practicing fundamental skills. The element of competition adds an extra layer of excitement. Please let me know if you need assistance with using this tool!

As we continue to prepare of our students to effectively use technology, today’s second tip is a repeat from a previous F2T2. It is a Typing resource called Typing.com(formerly Typing Web) (https://www.typing.com/ ) Typing.com allows teachers to grade and track student progress. It also allows students to complete interactive typing games and positive reinforcement.

Please continue to make this a phenomenal Friday! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica

@APSITKrynica

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)-Volume 4:5th edition

Congratulations!! First Friday of 2017 is here!!!!

Good morning!  

This is the “5th 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 first tip contains constructive response items for reading, math & science.http://mdk12.msde.maryland.gov/assessments/k_8/index_d.html These items can be printed out or placed in Google Classroom. Please let me know if you need assistance with using this tool!

Today’s second tip is a double repeat from a previous F2T2. It is a Math resource called Prodigy Game (https://prodigygame.com ) Prodigy is a free, online, math-based, curriculum aligned, role playing game. Prodigy has content from all major topics and will seamlessly cover Grades 1 - 8 to help ensure your students are ready for standardized testing.

Please continue to make this a phenomenal Friday and stay warm! I am here to assist you with the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Krynica

@APSITKrynica

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip-Volume 4:4th edition

Congratulations!!  A Frigid December Friday is here!

Greetings!! This is the “4th edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) for this schoolyear 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. 

Ø Today's first tip is the resource Rewordify. http://rewordify.com/ Rewordify.com simplifies difficult English. Enter hard sentences (or whole chapters) into the yellow box at the top of the page. (You can also enter a web site URL.) Click Rewordify text and you'll instantly see an easier version, for fast understanding.

Ø  Today's second tip is a resource from Knight Lab at Northwestern University (https://knightlab.northwestern.edu/)  Northwestern University Knight Lab is a community of designers, developers, students, and educators working on experiments designed to push journalism into new spaces. They develop free online prototypes of tools for reporting, data management, research, and storytelling. Some of the tools include timelines, story maps and much, much more. 

If you would like assistance with using Google Classroom and the tools within Google, please email me ASAP! There are several opportunities to flip your classroom and fully utilize the technology located in your school.


DON'T FORGET-

1. APS District Technology Fair is January 21, 2017!

Please let me know how I can assist with preparing your kids for these exciting events!!