PK-3

=**Grade 2 - 3**=


 * How to use the Smartboard:**


 * - you can show movies; websites; kids love to write on it**
 * - can use the pop up keyboard**
 * - notebook comes with Smartboard and you need to explore what it has**
 * - change pen colors**
 * - bring up pictures from websites**
 * - use the premade lessons (eg. clocks; stopwatch, etc.,)**
 * - geometry: use the split board function to do side by side program**
 * - use the CD from texts on the smartboard**
 * - problems writing/especially with young students (use a soft ball)**
 * - multiplication.com for practice is a great site**


 * - Use a soft ball for clicking/writing-makes it easier for kids finger to slide on the board**


 * - [|Quizlet.com] demo: - primarily for flashcards / foreign language but can use it for any test/quiz**
 * - create a user name/password**
 * - create a bank of works; give it a title and subject**
 * - can publish for everyone on Quizlet to use**
 * - see the digital index card**
 * - can use pictures to assist with definitions**
 * - begin with LEARN**
 * - you can MATCH; take a test; review**
 * - very engaged in matching word to picture**
 * - SPACE RACE- ask it scrolls, type the word to match the picture**
 * - AUDIO component is great for pronunciation - click on SPEAKER and hear a different voice**
 * - you can use without the Smartboard, by printing out the flashcards and print them**
 * - it prints in two columns that you can cut out and glue/fold the words for back to back**
 * - you can access the groups by searching if you create an account first**
 * - you can give a password to your kids so everyone can have access to the cards at the same time**
 * - you can have the children make their own set of flashcards and then have everyone switch (like Round Robin) to access other kids cards**
 * - need an email address/password/to access cards**


 * [|Sock Puppets] APP**
 * - free APP**
 * - you can create your own sock puppets**
 * - students create their own play (eg. Romeo and Julliet)**
 * - go to NEW and choose your character**
 * - choose your backgrounds**
 * - add different items (eg. trees,etc)**
 * - they can move and become smaller or larger**
 * - your voice will be recorded as different characters**
 * - you can use this for skits when children create their own stories**
 * - create a poem/practice and rehearse their lines**
 * - use on the ipad**


 * [|Talking Robbie the Robot App]:**
 * - kids can type in what they want to say**
 * - eg. "I love bugs"**
 * - nice reward/can use it for rhymes, etc.,**


 * [|Smart Excahnge]:Lesson plans**
 * - this is for use with Smartboard**
 * - can choose topic/grade/subject**
 * - preview the lesson and see if you want to use it**
 * -download the lesson plans and save to documents**
 * - go to most downloaded to search for common themes**


 * ipads Discussion:**
 * - use for tutoring; can put more than one student on for great APP**
 * - [|Brainbox] for word scramble; make words in 2 minutes**
 * - fact practice on ipad is very benefical**
 * - other apps are very inexpensive**
 * - rotate through like a regular station or center**


 * Smartboard**

- use hula hoops infront of Smartboard so that children can take turns
 * - Take a Screen Shots with CONTROL/SHIFT/4**
 * - Interactive Scholastic News**
 * - Save ink layer so that it goes to the Notebook**
 * - toggle back and forth between the website / homelinks/ to the notebook in Smartboard**
 * - Geometry: click on the shapes: then measure with a protractor that you find in search box**
 * - can move and rotate the protactor to see the angles for measuring**
 * - you get very used to the Smartboard that is much superior to the chalkboard**
 * - Static guard removes permanent marker from most surfaces (eg. whiteboards, etc.,)**
 * virtual museum **
 * State of the Week - 3rd grade assignment that has been transformed from posters to keynote or powerpoint presentations. Could also do a **

[|NetTrekker]
 * Buffalo Public -**
 * [|Atomic Learning]**
 * [|Kidspiration]**
 * [|Brainpop jr.]**
 * - nettrekker searches can be specific and detailed;**
 * - gives a legend so that you can choose prepared lessons**
 * -this is compatible with Smartboard and Promethean**
 * - can refine search for lesson plans;**
 * - subscription based**
 * - use of teacher webpages**
 * - preselect websites/online encyclopedias for students to use**
 * - class websites on line with schedules, etc., review pages**


 * Final Suggestions:**
 * - we need to share ideas MORE!**
 * - perhaps, once a month memo for ideas and suggestions on using technology and Smartboards**


 * Addendum:**
 * If anyone missed an idea that was presented in Molly's presentation about China and Technology, most of what she spoke about is on her school website, which is:** http://efsschool.org/teacherpages/mclauss/Mrs._Clauss/Welcome.html