Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2) Volume 2 2nd edition

Happy Friday!! Day One APS is approaching!

Greetings!!

This is the “2nd 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. 

• The first resource is entitled “Ten Marks” http://www.tenmarks.com/  Ten Marks is a comprehensive math resource for students, parents and teachers that has embedded support to differentiate and assist every student with every problem. The resources emphasize understanding of concepts instead of mechanical memorization of rules. Teachers receive reports that show areas in which students are achieving and areas where assistance is needed.
• The second resource is entitled “No Red Ink” https://www.noredink.com/.  This site allows students to improve their grammar and writing skills and target Common Core skills using the students’ interest. This resource also allows the teacher to track growth using color coded heat maps.

(If you have problems opening the links within Internet Explorer, please copy and paste the links into Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the resources. Did you miss a tip/tool in a Fabulous Friday email or looking for a tool from the emails? Please bookmark this link (http://apsf2t2.blogspot.com/) to  access previous tips and tools.)

 

Remember, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using these phenomenal "FREE" nuggets. 

 

I look forward to a successful school year and the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

 

Please continue to have a positive and productive day!

Welcome Back!!!-F2T2- Volume 2-1st Edition

Happy New School Year!! 

Welcome to another grand semester!

Today starts the first Friday 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. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using these phenomenal "FREE" nuggets. 

I have attached the 2014-2015 Instructional Technology Handbook that will give tidbits, tips and tools for integrating technology into the curriculum. As we continue to guide our students down the road to success, please click on the request support link located within my signature line if you would like support with integrating technology tools (i.e. Promethean Board, iPad, Web 2.0 Resources) within your lessons. 

I look forward to the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Have a positive and productive Friday and I look forward to seeing you next week!!

Krynica Drake
kdrake@atlantapublicschools.us
Educational Technology Specialist

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Fabulous Friday Technology Tips- June 19, 2014- Summer Edition

Greetings!!! The season of Summer is quickly approaching!!! This is another "Summer Edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2) that shares technology tools and resources that can be utilized at home, after school and summer programs.

The first resource is an iOS app entitled Bubbli. This resource allows you to create 360 panoramic bubbles of the sights and sounds of places you visit that others can explore by clicking on a shared link.
 The second resources are Web 2.0 tools for creating video games. YoYo Games is a free site that allows aspiring game makers to design and build their own video game using a free download. Sploder is a website that allows you to create your game right on the website.

The third resource is ReadWriteThink which creates a lot of great educational resources. Students can create a booklet, flyer, brochure or newspaper fairly easily. There is a nice guide that walks you through the process, and the focus is on writing.

Don't forget that ISTE's annual conference begins next week in Atlanta!! The air will be full of resources, tips, tools and "Ah-hah" moments that I can't wait to share with you!

(If you have problems opening the links within Internet Explorer, please copy and paste the links into Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the resources. Did you miss a tip/tool in a Fabulous Friday email or looking for a tool from the emails? Please bookmark this link (http://apsf2t2.blogspot.com/)  to  access previous tips and tools.)

Remember, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using these phenomenal "FREE" nuggets.

Please continue to have a positive and productive day and a phenomenal weekend!

Fabulous Friday Technology Tips-June 12th- Summer Edition

Another Beautiful Thursday of Summer is here!!!

The Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2) will be posting a few Summer Editions during the months of June and July to share tips and resources.  Please continue to check out the blog (http://apsf2t2.blogspot.com/)  to access (F2 T2)  during the summer.

This is the second “Summer Edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2).

This week's tips feature valuable Web 2.0 resources that are fun Common Core activities.

The first resource is Math Chimp http://www.mathchimp.com/. This website contains online math games, videos and worksheets and organizes them by the common core standards.

The second resource is entitled Study Village http://www.studyvillage.com/.This website includes online puzzles to help children develop their brains, practice tests to help them score better in school academics, coloring pages for the young kids to have learn through fun, printable puzzles to keep children busy offline, mini projects with step by step instructions and a lot more.


Don’t forget!!
The Instructional Technology Department offers a variety of Professional Development Courses during the summer.
Each course is from 9am-12noon on the dates below.
How to Use myBackpack with Your Students (Course #155246)- June 18, 2014
Technology Integration Using the Promethean Board(Course #155248)- June 19, 2014
Create a Connected Classroom for Blended Learning Experiences(Course #155247)- June 17, 2014

Please login to MyPLC (https://atlanta.truenorthlogic.com) and register. I look forward to seeing you!!

(If you have problems opening the links within Internet Explorer, please copy and paste the links into Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the resources. Did you miss a tip/tool in a Fabulous Friday email or looking for a tool from the emails? Please bookmark this link (http://apsf2t2.blogspot.com/)  to  access previous tips and tools.)

Please continue to have a positive and productive day and a phenomenal weekend!

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip- Summer Edition

Summer is here!!! I hope that some of you have enjoyed resting for a few days. For those of you that are finishing the school year this week, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

This is the first “Summer Edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2 T2).

This week's tips feature wikispaces that share valuable Web 2.0 resources.

The first resource is Cool Tools for Schools http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/.

The second resource is Web Guru http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/Web+2.0+Resources.

Both websites provide phenomenal tools and resources to assist teachers and students with showcasing and sharing their learning via unique media.

Don’t forget!!
The Instructional Technology Department offers a variety of Professional Development Courses during the summer.
Each course is from 9am-12noon on the dates below.
iPads & the Paperless Classroom(Course #155245)- June 4, 2014
How to Use myBackpack with Your Students (Course #155246)- June 11, 2014 or June 18, 2014
Technology Integration Using the Promethean Board(Course #155248)- June12, 2014 or June 19, 2014
Create a Connected Classroom for Blended Learning Experiences(Course #155247)- June 10, 2014 or June 17, 2014

Please login to MyPLC (https://atlanta.truenorthlogic.com) and register. I look forward to seeing you!!

(If you have problems opening the links within Internet Explorer, please copy and paste the links into Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the resources. Did you miss a tip/tool in a Fabulous Friday email or looking for a tool from the emails? Please bookmark this link (http://apsf2t2.blogspot.com/)  to  access previous tips and tools.)

Please continue to have a positive and productive day and a phenomenal weekend!

Summer Opportunities

Summer Opportunities for Students

Happy Friday!!! Tuesday starts a Summer Break for many students. Listed below are a few community based resources available to keep students positively and productively engaged.

Check them out!!

• Mission Possible: Summer Learning for Struggling Readers is a how-to guide for school districts from the Governor’s Office on Student Achievement on how to develop a summer learning program that keeps children on track to achieve grade-level reading, following the model of Savannah Read on Grade Level program. https://gosa.georgia.gov/sites/gosa.georgia.gov/files/Mission%20Possible-%20Summer%20Learning%20for%20Struggling%20Readers.pdf

• Georgia's Summer Reading Challenge is a statewide effort from the Georgia Department of Education to encourage Georgia's schoolchildren to read for at least 15 to 30 minutes every day over the summer. "Find a Book, Georgia" is a mobile device “app” as well as a webpage that enables parents and children to use the child's Lexile score on the state standardized reading test to find appropriate books for the child.  http://www.gadoe.org/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment/curriculum-and-instruction/pages/georgia-summer-reading-challenge.aspx

• Georgia's Summer Food Access Initiative, at the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, will provide healthy meals at libraries in 20 Georgia counties this summer using federal USDA funding in conjunction with language and literacy programming and health services to ensure that children have the vaccinations they need to begin school in August. To learn more about how your county can take part, contact Falita Flowers (falita.flowers@decal.ga.gov).

• The Mayor's Summer Reading Club, organized by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, engages public and private partners to distribute free age-appropriate books to children, ages birth to 8, at family-friendly events held across the city over the summer months. http://www.mayorsreadingclub.org/

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- School's Out!!!

The Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F2T2) will be posting a few Summer Editions during the months of June and July to share tips and resources.  Please continue to check out the blog (http://apsf2t2.blogspot.com/)  to access (F2T2)  during the summer.

I look forward to next year as we extend learning opportunities beyond the four walls of the classroom and focus on digital citizenship for each and every student as they demonstrate mastery of the common core standards.

I wish each of you a restful and joyous summer break. Take time to REST and come back refreshed as we continue to prepare our students for success in life, service, and leadership.

Have a positive and productive Friday!
Krynica Drake
kdrake@atlantapublicschools.us
Educational Technology Specialist