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=Session Start Page: (bookmark this page for future reference!) = =** Spinning Success: Planning a student-centered, technology-infused project **** for grades K-8 **=

June 7, 2010
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 * As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: **
 * Explore curriculum resources within TeachersFirst for varied technology-infused activity formats
 * Evaluate possible project/activity format ideas and suggested management techniques to ensure successful implementation in their own teaching setting with existing technology availability
 * Find or share pragmatic solutions to individual questions or practical problems of their teaching situation by exploring TeachersFirst and/or sharing with other teachers during the live session and optional collaborative follow-up.
 * (follow-up) Use TeachersFirst’s resources and tips to plan and conduct technology-infused learning experiences for students
 * Applicable [|NETS-T standards (2008)*:] 1a,c,d; 2a,b,c; 3d.

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**After the session:**
 * We ask **ALL participants** to take the time to respond to this feedback survey** (opens in new window) ** Thank you.
 * **The Elluminate recording of this OK2Ask Sessions will be available here. Please stop back in a day or two for both the text chat file and the link to the recording.**

**Recording link and chat log file from this session:**
[|Elluminate recording] (Be patient while this loads--have a cup of coffee!) Text chat log:

**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.

TeachersFirst's [|Rubrics to the Rescue] (Explains how and why of designing rubrics, includes **Ready Made Rubrics**)
 * [|Been There Done That Tech Tips]** from TeachersFirst- practical solutions to common challenges of teaching with technology

=** PART 1: 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


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

=** Part 2: Possible Activity Formats and Project Ideas **=

** //A. How to// share teacher-created assignments and links: remember to share project info with learning support, ESL/ELL teacher, library, and parents!**

 * **word document** saved on desktop (classroom cluster). Use hyperlinked clip art for very young students. //Student should start with a SAVE AS and add his/her name if the file is going to be changed by each student/group.//
 * **word doc** on USB stick and passed to each student (slow). //Student should start with a SAVE AS and add his/her name if the file is going to be changed by each student/group//
 * **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. Put the URL link on your class web page for home access.
 * For non-readers **or** 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.] Share the link on class web page for home access.

**B. Product/project Ideas:**
See TeachersFirst "in the classroom" ideas included in most reviews.

Explore possible uses on [|TeachersFirst Edge] tool reviews, especially those listed below.

See sample projects below.

Example [|grade by grade project ideas from TeachersFirst] (some teacher-centered, some student-centered) to promote literacy - click grade level at the top.

[|TeachersFirst's][|Rubrics to the Rescue] (Explains how and why of designing rubrics, includes **Ready Made Rubrics**)
 * Helpful after choosing your project:**

===** C. Project Tools well-suited for use by students in elementary grades: (users under 13 with whole-class account in teacher's name or using *educator-friendly features of the tool) : Tips and tricks of getting started with each tool are listed in the TF review.**===
 * 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.]


 * [|More information, project ideas and "Starter sheets"]** for selected tools from TeachersFirst
 * [|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)

** D. Sample **assignments and **projects**

 * 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]] ||

[|TeachersFirst's][|Rubrics to the Rescue] (Explains how and why of designing rubrics, includes **Ready Made Rubrics**)

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 * Part 3: Find or share pragmatic solutions **
 * [|Been There Done That Tech Tips]** from TeachersFirst- practical solutions to common challenges of teaching with technology

= Part 4: Follow-Up = Plan and try a project/activity using the resources above and ideas from your OK2Ask session Use the OK2Ask session recording to recap any areas where you need reinforcement TeachersFirst's [|Rubrics to the Rescue] (Explains how and why of designing rubrics, includes **Ready Made Rubrics**) Teacher Reflection Rubric: