Ok2ASkstart12



Return to OK2Ask start =Session Start Page: (bookmark this page for future reference!) = =** Spinning Success: Planning a student-centered, technology-infused project for grades K-8* ** // *This special OK2Ask session will include teachers with varying levels of experience, from pre-service to seasoned teachers, as part of a cooperative project by TeachersFirst and faculty members from Millersville University (PA) and Florida Gulf Cost University. //=

=Date/Time: ** Thursday, **** November 12, 20 09; ** //**//**See the full description of this session: **//**// = = = = //**Sessions completed.**//  =

**After the session:** 4 pm text chat:  4 pm Elluminate recording (Opens in new window, using Elluminate. Be patient while it loads.) 7 pm text chat:  7 pm Elluminate recording (Opens in new window, using Elluminate. Be patient while it loads.)
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 * **The Elluminate recording of this OK2Ask Session will be available here. Please stop back in a few days for both the text chat file and the link to the recording.**
 * Recordings:**

**Links mentioned or used during this session:**

 * [|Elluminate]** (the virtual classroom tool we used) You can get a free 3-person space ("[|Three for Free]") to use for tutoring, contacting students who are home sick, or student project sharing. Note that the free space does NOT offer a recording option.


 * Finding Resources: **


 * [|TeachersFirst]**
 * [|TeachersFirst subject./grade search] **(available from Classroom menu, under Resources, or Search menu). Great for inspiration and browsing
 * [|TeachersFirst Classroom Planning Calendar]** (available from Classroom menu, under Resources). For resource lists on specific topics.
 * [|TeachersFirst Keyword search]** (available from Search or Classroom menus) **Be SURE to read the hints!** for targeted searches


 * [|Been There Done That Tech Tips]** from TeachersFirst- practical solutions to common challenges of teaching with technology


 * JuicyStudio (readability check by URL):** [|TeachersFirst review] and [|direct link]


 * How to share teacher-created assignment and links: remember to share with learning support, ESL/ELL teacher, library, and parents!**
 * word document** on desktop (classroom cluster)
 * word doc** on USB stick and passed to each student (slow)
 * word doc uploaded to Google Docs** and shared by URL (read [|review of Google Docs] here) [|Here is a sample for middle school.] Note that hyperlinked clip art does NOT upload to Google docs.
 * Trailfire** annotated web "trail" (created by teacher)- save the "trail" URL in Favorites or make a shortcut on the desktop. [|Read a review]and see an example Trail [|here] and [|here]. Requires download of plug-in on teacher machine only to make the "trail."

**Product/project Ideas:** See TeachersFirst "in the classroom" ideas included in most reviews. Alternatively, explore possible uses on [|TeachersFirst Edge] tool reviews, especially those listed below.

Magazine Cover Maker (upload or use online images to crate magazine covers) Review being edited- GREAT IDEAS!. [|Direct Link]
 * Tools well-suited for use by students in elementary and/or middle school grades: (users under 13 with whole-class account in teacher's name or using *educator-friendly features of the tool) :**
 * Voicethread*** (educator friendly features) [|TF review]. [|Direct link.]
 * Mapskip** (map annotations with "stories" and pictures) [|TF review]. [|Direct link.]
 * Project Poster** (online tool to create printed posters) [|TF review]. [|Direct link].
 * Venn Diagram tool** (online tool to create printed diagrams) [|TF review.] [|Direct link]. (does NOT save!)
 * Bubbl.us** (create online graphic organizers, timelines, concept maps, flow charts)[|TF review.] [|Direct link.]
 * Bookemon** (online book creator best suited for teacher-controlled accounts). [|TF review]. [|Direct Link]
 * Scribblemaps** (**grades 5+**) Requires no email address. Add annotations to google maps, including landforms and terrain features) [|TF review]. [|Direct link.]


 * [|Blog post]** from teacher Kim Cofino about how to set up a teacher Gmail account with subaccounts YOU control (for use in creating generic student membership accounts for web tools)

**Files mentioned or used in this session.**

 * Please abide by copyright permissions as noted in page footers.**
 * || ** primary/elem ** || ** upper elem-middle ** ||
 * project name || Animal Book || ABC’s of the Environment ||
 * assignment file || [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://teachersfirst.wikispaces.com/file/view/lower+elem+Animal+ABC+assignment.doc"]] [|lower elem Animal ABC assignment.doc] || [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://teachersfirst.wikispaces.com/file/view/MS+assignment-+ABC+Environment.doc"]] [|MS assignment- ABC Environment.doc]

[|Same file uploaded to Google Docs] ||
 * example file || [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/vnd.ms-powerpoint.png width="32" height="32" link="http://teachersfirst.wikispaces.com/file/view/sample+animal+book-+partial.ppt"]] [|sample animal book- partial.ppt] || Created in Bookemon- see partial example here ||
 * project template file || [[file:animal book template.ppt]] || Use this PowerPoint template for a print or Bookemon "book":[[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/vnd.ms-powerpoint.png width="32" height="32" link="http://teachersfirst.wikispaces.com/file/view/ABC+environment+book+template.ppt"]] [|ABC environment book template.ppt] ||
 * subject(s) || science, L.A. || science, L.A. ||
 * other options for same project || Could upload the PowerPoint to Voicethread and narrate out loud (even if no written words). Do a whole-class Voicethread after teacher uploads student-created slides. St. could narrate their slides by taking turns at a center.

Upload the PowerPoint to Bookemon to become an interactive, online book. Here is an example, from uploading the partially completed Powerpoint example. || Powerpoint book as done in elementary. Upload individual or group slides to Voicethread for narration and comments between groups (teach ethical behavior in commenting!) ||
 * blank template for creating your own assignment || [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://teachersfirst.wikispaces.com/file/view/Template-elem+assignment.doc"]] [|Template-elem assignment.doc] || [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://teachersfirst.wikispaces.com/file/view/Template+-+MidSch+project+assignment.doc"]] [|Template - MidSch project assignment.doc] ||