i can see_what_you_are_learning

Integrating Writing into the Content Areas with Technology

Kimberly Howell-MartinPalm Terrace Elementarykmhmartin@gmail.com

Copyright Howell-Martin/NWP@BCC, Summer 2011

I Can See What You Are Learning

What are some ways that you use technology in your

classroom today?

Rationale

"Undoubtedly, without these recent technologies (i.e. digital games, Web 2.0, etc.) in the classroom, strong lessons can still be achieved, but there’s a sharp disconnect between the way students are taught in school and the way the outside world approaches socialization, meaning-making, and accomplishment."(Klopfer, Osterwell, Groff, & Haas, 2009)

My presentation today will help you connect your students and their writing in the content areas through the use of some free technology tools.

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How does what Dan say in the video relate to

education today?

Free Tools You Can Use

Glogster

Voki

Toon Doo

Go Animate for Schools

Glogster

Voki

What is it?

How could it be used?

Student Examples

Toon Doo

This is a free cartoon creation tool--students can create cartoons about what they are learning.

Go Animate for Schools

Final Thought

How can you get "comfortable being

uncomfortable" with technology?

What tool(s) would you be willing to use with

your students and how?

Another Final Thought(Really!)

Standards

From the Common Core Standards for 3rd Grade:W.3.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.Provide a concluding statement or section.

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