September 12, 2019 The Second Meeting --- When we learned about Talladega Nights being filmed in Allie's room
Our 2nd meeting was epic. Everyone was there. We didn't really talk over each other that much.
After a bit of catching up Allie asked for some technology suggestions to use in her 2nd grade class. Several of us immediately suggested Seesaw. Seesaw was recommended for its versatility and ease of use. I used Seesaw when renewing my National Board Certification. Students were observing force and motion principles while playing a marble game. They would have their shots videoed. Then they reviewed their videos and selected ones they could use to illustrate force and motion ideas being discussed in class. It worked great and it's fun. Last year we used Seesaw to write and respond to book reviews.
Flipgrid was mentioned. I have no experience with this one.
We were all in agreement that Google slides is another resource for the creation of student projects in any grade level. Students can use the features to their comfort and ability level. Teachers can send out templates to be used or students can have less structure. Since we use Chromebooks, our students are very familiar with Google products.
Espark, and Freckle were mentioned - two more I have no experience with.
IXL in my opinion, is a great math resource that allows for differentiation for both high and low students. IXL can be used as an intervention for math practice and it is aligned to our Investigations curriculum and can be aligned to numerous other curricula.
After this discussion we learned that one of our members is teaching in the very classroom that Ricky Bobby's daddy got thrown out of during career day!!! WHAT!!! and the front doors of the school shown --- that's my school. How did I not know this.... Well shake and bake people.
If anyone out their could suggest additional technology resources for lower elementary please comment.
After a bit of catching up Allie asked for some technology suggestions to use in her 2nd grade class. Several of us immediately suggested Seesaw. Seesaw was recommended for its versatility and ease of use. I used Seesaw when renewing my National Board Certification. Students were observing force and motion principles while playing a marble game. They would have their shots videoed. Then they reviewed their videos and selected ones they could use to illustrate force and motion ideas being discussed in class. It worked great and it's fun. Last year we used Seesaw to write and respond to book reviews.
Flipgrid was mentioned. I have no experience with this one.
We were all in agreement that Google slides is another resource for the creation of student projects in any grade level. Students can use the features to their comfort and ability level. Teachers can send out templates to be used or students can have less structure. Since we use Chromebooks, our students are very familiar with Google products.
Espark, and Freckle were mentioned - two more I have no experience with.
IXL in my opinion, is a great math resource that allows for differentiation for both high and low students. IXL can be used as an intervention for math practice and it is aligned to our Investigations curriculum and can be aligned to numerous other curricula.
After this discussion we learned that one of our members is teaching in the very classroom that Ricky Bobby's daddy got thrown out of during career day!!! WHAT!!! and the front doors of the school shown --- that's my school. How did I not know this.... Well shake and bake people.
If anyone out their could suggest additional technology resources for lower elementary please comment.
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