Ok2Askstart16



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. //=

= Sessions complete Feb 25 and March 17, 2010. See recordings below! = = See the full description of this offering: = = =

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**Recordings:**
[|4pm group Feb 25] (opens in Elluminate. Be patient while it loads!). Text chat from Feb 25 4 pm group: [|7pm group Feb 25] (opens in Elluminate. Be patient while it loads!). Text chat from Feb 25 7 pm group:

4pm group Mar 17 (This session deviated from the content description due to special requests from the attendees) (opens in Elluminate. Be patient while it loads!). Text chat from Mar 17 4 pm group:

7pm group Mar 17 (opens in Elluminate. Be patient while it loads!). Text chat from Feb 25 7 pm group:

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

 * [|Elluminate]** (the virtual classroom tool we used) You can get a free 3-person space (Learn Central "[|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]

For non-readers: Try **Simplybox** to share links graphically. Here is an [|example]. Join [|Simplybox] (as a teacher) to make graphical "collections" of links. Read the [|full TF review of Simplybox.]
 * 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.


 * 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) :**
 * GlogsterEDU*** (educator friendly features - makes online "posters" with links, images, text, and more) [|TF review]. [|Direct link]
 * Voicethread*** (educator friendly features - upload images or ppt and add audio/written comments or narration/explanation) [|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]
 * Magazine Cover Maker** (upload or use online images to create magazine covers) [|TF review]- GREAT IDEAS! [|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 || [[file:lower elem Animal ABC assignment.doc]] || [[file:MS assignment- ABC Environment.doc]]

[|Same file uploaded to Google Docs] ||
 * example file || [[file: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":[[file: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 || [[file:Template-elem assignment.doc]] || [[file:Template - MidSch project assignment.doc]] ||