4th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies | HCI International 2017 4th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies Indicative topics/keywords of the broad spectrum of issues to be addressed: Elementary Lesson Plans - Technology Projects 4 Kids 1st GradeTraveling Through Time (PDF)Timelines are a great teaching tool. It helps take some of the confusion out of history. Using the template from Kidspiration, students will divide their timeline into three equal parts, past, present, and future. The picture that is created helps students see how transportation has evolved, changed and even overlapped through time. 3rd GradeHERE TODAY, GONE TO MALI (webpage)You are going to Mali! 5th GRADE and Middle SchoolA Look at Native American Life (PDF)Wouldn’t it be neat if you could have the ability to travel back in time? 4th GRADEGnoming Across Virginia (PDF)The possibilities for using animation with students are endless! 4th gradePostcards, From Past to Present (PDF)This unit is designed to give 4th grade students a pictorial view of Virginia's past and present. 1st gradePatriotic SymbolsThis lesson is designed to teach 1st grade students the meaning of symbols and what they stand for.
The Conversation Prism – (Brian Solis + JESS3) 8 first projects to get students using technology The beginning of school is always a fun and crazy time. Kids are winding down from summer break (as are you) and schedules and classes are still getting settled. But with all of the business, setting the tone for a year of making with Wixie is important. Wixie might be just about the easiest tools for elementary students to learn! Wixie is open-ended which means you and your students still have to decide what to do! Primary Students Sorting Activities - Click and drag If you are working with primary age students who do not yet know how to use Wixie, have them begin with some simple sorting activities to evaluate their knowledge and understanding as well as ability to use a mouse. Introducing My Family - Paint and add clip art Whenever you introduce new technology skills, you need to stay light on content. Wixie contains an entire folder of All About Me templates students can use to practice with paint tools and stickers. First Week Greeting Card - Web cam, paint and type text
Para além do GPS…agora é hora de testar BLE | Autoria coletiva Estou participando da 19th International Conference on Human-Computer ( em Vancouver/Canadá. Assisti a apresentação de 2 trabalhos que utilizam uma tecnologia que não é super novidade, mas para mim é: BLE ou Bluetooth Low Energy. De forma bem resumida, entendi assim: existe um dispositivo de hardware que é colocado em determinado lugar, pode ser externo ou interno (em uma sala, por exemplo). As fotos abaixo são do hardware BLE beacons. Também tem uma versão solar: No exemplo do trabalho apresentado, quando o sujeito (no caso o aluno, pois foi uma trilha de aprendizagem) chega próximo ao hardware, abre a tela abaixo: Conforme os apresentadores, o BLE beacons custa entre $10 e $15. Mais uma tecnologia que possibilita o desenvolvimento de práticas educativas com base nos conceitos de mobilidade e cooperação! Curtir isso: Curtir Carregando...
7 smart ways to use technology in classrooms istock Elementary school teacher Kayla Delzer’s students tweet, post on Instagram and watch YouTube in class. Here’s why she thinks all kids should do the same. Many schools and teachers have an uneasy relationship with technology: they decry its power to distract young people but see it as a necessary evil to be tolerated, or at least strictly limited. Fargo, North Dakota, third-grade teacher Kayla Delzer believes that technology can truly revolutionize education — but only if educators make wise choices about what is used and how it’s used (TEDxFargo Talk: Reimagining Classroom Teachers as Learners and Students as Leaders). It’s way too late to try to keep tech out of classrooms — or children’s lives. Tech tip #1: Something boring on paper is still boring on a tablet or a laptop. “Using technology simply for the sake of using it is wasteful,” Delzer says. One way that Delzer’s students learn math is by playing an augmented-reality geometry board game called Cyberchase Shape Quest.
Ensinar e aprender em/na rede: diferentes abordagens teórico-práticas do conceito de ambientes pessoais de aprendizagem | Bassani | Jornada de Atualização em Informática na Educação Ensinar e aprender em/na rede: diferentes abordagens teórico-práticas do conceito de ambientes pessoais de aprendizagem Patrícia B. Scherer Bassani, Jose da Silva Nunes Resumo Estudos atuais na área de tecnologias digitais na educação apontam para as possibilidades de fomentar processos educativos baseados no conceito de ambientes pessoais de aprendizagem (ou PLE - Personal Learning Environment).
Pros & Cons of Using Technology in the Elementary Classroom Elementary Technology In a world driven by smartphones and other mobile devices, it's really no surprise that technology has found a home in the elementary classroom. In fact, according to a 2009 infographic published by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 98% of elementary school teachers had computers in the classroom every day. Another 2012 infographic published by Everyday Family shows that 57% of kids under 12 have used a mobile device for educational purposes. However, as a new teacher, it can be hard to know whether or not this use of technology is warranted, or just a sign of the times. Pros Boosts Engagement and Motivation It goes without saying that technology is something that most, if not all, kids enjoy, so it's easy to see how engagement and motivation can be boosted through its use in the classroom. Readies Students for the Future Whether we like it or not, technology is something that is here for the long haul. Supports Individualized Learning Cons
International Society for Presence Research Four Brilliant Ways Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom Resource Articles // Becoming an elementary school teacher has so many rewards, but with them comes the huge responsibility of inspiring and preparing children for the world that lies ahead. Students need certified teachers—those with a teaching degree–who are committed to engaging them in all areas relevant to today’s world. Namely, core subjects and 21st-century themes and skills. Contemporary teaching strategies need to encompass more than reading, math, science, and history. Children’s access to technology is increasingly growing. While there are some technology tools that are free or inexpensive, others can cost schools a lot of money. Leveling the Learning Environment: Every classroom is different and full of students with varying degrees of abilities. Gain the skills you need to create and implement methods for using technology in the classroom by earning a degree from Walden University. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.
20 Fun Free Tools for Interactive Classroom Collaboration | Emerging Education Technologies The 2014 Gates Foundation report, Teachers Know Best: What Educators Want from Digital Instructional Tools, indicates that teachers want tools “supporting student collaboration and providing interactive experiences”. This doesn’t come as a big surprise since these types of tools are fun and engaging. They also support 21st century skills like collaboration, communication, and creativity. You know what else teachers like? Good quality tools that are free! This week on EmergingEdTech, we’ve put together a listing of 20 top notch free tools that are being used in schools and classrooms to collaborate and interact on assignments, projects, and other active learning efforts. These tools deliver a wide array of functionality, from communication to collaborative document editing, whiteboards, and gaming, to full Learning Management System capabilities. 1. Twiddle provides a really easy to use collaborative online whiteboard. 2. 3. 4. 5. Yammer is a private social network. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
36 Resources for STEM Project-Based Learning Activities If you’re a teacher or homeschool parent looking for ideas for STEM project-based learning activities, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a list of terrific STEM project-based learning activities that can be tailored to meet your students’ needs. STEM, like PBL and inquiry-based learning activates critical thinking which you can read more about in our Ultimate Guide to Critical Thinking. Our list breaks down the learning activities by subject: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Many of these activities are customizable so they can be catered to toddlers all the way up to high school aged students. If you’re looking for some quick 5-minute project ideas to keep the kids busy while you’re on the phone or taking care of house chores, check out this Bored Jar idea from Left Brain Craft Brain. STEM Project-Based Learning Activities You’ll Love Science Activities for Project Based Learning STEM Technology Activities Engineering-Based Activities for Students
8 Free Collaboration Tools for Educators -- Campus Technology Collaboration | Feature 8 Free Collaboration Tools for Educators By Bridget McCrea06/05/13 Ready to bring collaboration into your classroom? Here are eight free apps and tools you can use to get students working -- and learning -- together, in and out of the classroom. Flowboard. About the Author Bridget McCrea is a business and technology writer in Clearwater, FL.