Choose a digital tool to use in your classroom or professional situation. You are free to select any app
or tool you would like to share with your peers. Write your blog entry
as a comment on the course-wide blog (see below for the address). Please
include the following in your entry:
1. name of the tool
2. platform(s) on which it works (web-based, iOS, Android, etc.)
3. what it does
4. one way it could be used in your situation (classroom, PD, etc.) Be specific with your ideas!
5. at which level of SAMR your example activity falls
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1. name of the tool:
ReplyDeletePrezi
2. platform(s) on which it works (web-based, iOS, Android, etc.):
Prezi is cloud based so it works with Android, IPAD, IPhone, desktop, and browser
3. what it does
It is like a Powerpoint but with more creativity options. Students can choose from a wealth of animation, layouts, diagrams, and template choices. The options are endless.
One great benefit of Prezi is that there are plenty of how to videos to help the user understand how to work the presentations. It offers a plethora of templates to help anyone get started and after a person becomes comfortable he/she can design presentations that have individual flair.
Presenters can add voice, frames, color, transitions, font, color schemes, videos, and hyper links just to name a few. There are thousands of already designed presentations teachers can use on an array of topics such as multiplication or main idea.
4. one way it could be used in your situation (classroom, PD, etc.) Be specific with your ideas!
I use Prezi to help with teaching the reading comprehension strategies. Often, the presentations explain the skill in detail and offer quick videos or books that deepen the understanding of the skill. The presentations are colorful, interactive, and students answer questions at the end to ensure mastery.
Currently, my students who are not in high ability are making Prezi powerpoints for the media fair. The students are researching their information and designing a Prezi. We are recording their voice and making a short video to upload. Students are extremely excited about this project because they are the teachers, the learners, and the creators.
5. at which level of SAMR your example activity falls
With the students using the Prezi for Media Fair, it is on the Redefinition level of the SAMR model. The students are redefining how they learn and are facilitators over their own learning.
Stephany, I love your ideas with Prezi of using recorded voice. I could use that to incorporate into presentations to show what good fluent readers sound like vs. what choppy readers sound like. I purposely didn't read your comment till I posted mine to make sure that I didn't see your ideas first. I look forward to seeing your students' presentations at the media fair.
Delete1. name of the tool: Prezi
ReplyDelete2. platform(s) on which it works (web-based, iOS, Android, etc.): Online(iPad, iPhone) or offline (desktop)
3. what it does: Gives you a 3D Presentation where you can zoom in or out freely and whi isch more appealing than a regular power point because it offers endless templates and ways to present your info keeping your audience more engaged. It offers ways to co-edit with people anywhere in the world, colleagues, or students.
4. one way it could be used in your situation (classroom, PD, etc.) Be specific with your ideas!: One way is to use it to present info to parents about ways to help children with reading. I am still learning and playing on Prezi. I can see me using this to really make my presentations more powerful and more pleasing to the eye.
Another way would be to use Prezi with my literacy groups to have them brainstorm what they have read and then collaborate and compile all the information into a presentation. I think this will help students be more engaged and excited. I would like to see the students be able to make their own prezis.
5. at which level of SAMR your example activity falls:
I would be substituting my parent presentations by using Prezi to present the information. Having students collaborate and make a Prezi by brainstorming and retelling a story would be a modification. I would be able to get immediate teacher feedback as to whether or not they understood the story.
I love the idea of using them in your literacy groups. This is one more way to help our students stay engaged and work on their comprehension.
DeleteI love the idea of using them in your literacy groups. This is one more way to help our students stay engaged and work on their comprehension.
Delete1. Name of tool: Spelling City
ReplyDelete2. Platform: Online-the kids would need a device with a keyboard for typing their words.
3. What it does: This site allows teachers to input their weekly words (spelling, word wall, challenging words, practice words) so children can play games with the words. Students also have the capability of taking their spelling test on the sight. If they child misses words, there is a tutorial available for them to practice unknown words.
4. One way to use it: I will be using Spelling City in my classroom. This will be our first week. My goal is for it to replace our weekly paper and pencil test. The kids will be able to take a test on Monday and any other day they would like to try the test. They will get their final score on Monday. After each test, the child will get a print out of the words missed and words correct. They will have opportunities to take ownership of their learning by taking free time to practice the words on the sight and take as many tests as they need to until Friday. They can work as hard or as little as they feel necessary.
5. SAMR Level: This would go beyond substitution. After the children get the hang of it, I should not have to work with them at all on spelling. It will be a tasks the students can take ownership of. They can word as hard or as little as they would like to. Their grades will reflect their effort. It will also encourage them to practice (because it is fun). For me I feel like it would be redefining my spelling program.
Elisha,
DeleteI want to learn how to use this. I think this would be a great addition (substitution) to my word work time in my Daily 5.
Elisha,
DeleteI want to learn how to use this. I think this would be a great addition (substitution) to my word work time in my Daily 5.
1. Name of tool: Spelling City
ReplyDelete2. Platform: Online-the kids would need a device with a keyboard for typing their words.
3. What it does: This site allows teachers to input their weekly words (spelling, word wall, challenging words, practice words) so children can play games with the words. Students also have the capability of taking their spelling test on the sight. If they child misses words, there is a tutorial available for them to practice unknown words.
4. One way to use it: I will be using Spelling City in my classroom. This will be our first week. My goal is for it to replace our weekly paper and pencil test. The kids will be able to take a test on Monday and any other day they would like to try the test. They will get their final score on Monday. After each test, the child will get a print out of the words missed and words correct. They will have opportunities to take ownership of their learning by taking free time to practice the words on the sight and take as many tests as they need to until Friday. They can work as hard or as little as they feel necessary.
5. SAMR Level: This would go beyond substitution. After the children get the hang of it, I should not have to work with them at all on spelling. It will be a tasks the students can take ownership of. They can word as hard or as little as they would like to. Their grades will reflect their effort. It will also encourage them to practice (because it is fun). For me I feel like it would be redefining my spelling program.
1. name of the tool
ReplyDeleteGoNoodle
2. platform(s) on which it works (web-based, iOS, Android, etc.)
Mac and Windows
3. what it does
GoNoodle is used to provide students with a short period of exercise to increase their ability to focus on a new task.
4. one way it could be used in your situation (classroom, PD, etc.) Be specific with your ideas!
GoNoodle is a great resource that I use during different times of the day. I use GoNoodle to start my day. I usually start out with a video that gets students loosened up. It helps students get ready for the day, clear their minds, and get their wiggles out. We also stop and use GoNoodle when we have been engaged in an activity for a long period of time and just need a break to get up and move around. I use a video that gets students moving all parts of their bodies. I also find that GoNoodle is a great resource for indoor recess. I usually allow my students time to play with toys, but we always end recess with a recess break that gets the kids up and moving. I also use it to fill in dead time. There have been times I planned an activity that I thought would last for 20 minutes, and it only lasted 15. I simply send students to their dancing spots and put on a song. The great thing about GoNoodle is there is absolutely no prep! All you need to do is download the program and project the video to the board where the students can see it.
5. at which level of SAMR your example activity falls under Augmentation.S
1. Name of tool: BrainPOP Jr
ReplyDelete2. Platform(s) on which it could be used (web-based, iOS, Android) (i-Phone,i-Pad, desktop)
3. What it does: It is an educational site that is curriculum based and geared for grades K-3. It offers interactive features across six subject areas and also supports various learning styles and abilities.
4. One way it could be used: BrainPOP Jr is a wonderful resource for reading comprehension. The students benefit from the leveled stories and get the opportunity to practice the comprehension strategies to gain meaning. It also offers many other features to practice additional literacy skills. The students engage in active learning by being able to choose which skill they need to practice and then improve on that skill. My students work from this site at least one day each week. It also offers many interactive features for subjects such as math, social studies and science. This is just the one I use most often. This site is not free, but I think it is worth the cost of $10.00 a month.
5. SAMR level: Augmentation-Acts as a direct tool substitute with some functional improvement
Prezi is my new tool of preference. It is a web based modern presentation piece that is easier to use the power point. Students in my class have been using this new tool which looks like a moving poster as a presentation for their research projects. Students researched an animal and went through the writing process during writer's workshop. I invited another class to view the student prezis. It is a redefinition level of the old power point and much easier to create than a power point. Students love it and are begging to do another prezi!
ReplyDeleteI have found another tool that is fun for publishing. It is called Cliptomize. It is a free on line tool that is like an e-scrapbook. It looks like a book with pages to turn. You select your backgrounds, frames, scrap booking details, and type in your text to add onto the page. Again it is redifinition level. I have used it to create a class e-scrapbook in which students each own a page in the book. Their writing piece done in writer's workshop is copied and pasted on a page and added decorations are included on each page. I will have a laptop with our e-scrapbook up during the Writing Fair in a couple of weeks. Here is the address of an example of an e-scrapbook: http://cliptomize.com/Clipbook/View/41654?secret=bh47h2e485 This is my daughters high school social studies project. The problem is, you can't print it out!
ReplyDelete1. Name of tool:Phonics Spelling and Sight Words
ReplyDelete2. Platform(s) on which it works (web-based, iOS, Android, etc.): Works on an Android system.
3. What it does: It allows students to work on various phonics skills. Students are able to spell words by given a model, a picture, and the letter tiles. It progresses to make it more difficult and the student is given only the picture and letter tiles. It, also, allows students to work on word families and matching words to pictures.
4. One way it could be used: Students could use this in their independent stations. I could have students work in partners. I could use it with struggling students who are working with an adult one-on-one.
5. SAMR level: This would be substitution for magnetic letters, playdough, picture cards, etc.
1. Tool: World Book Online Encylopedia
ReplyDelete2. Platform: Mac or Windows
3. What it does: It allows students to do online activities or research projects in science and social studies using the state standards.It has the accessibility to use different learning styles and different reading strategies so all children can have positive experience.
4. One way it could be used: I have used it as a whole group instruction and discussion. It can also be used as an independent study.
5. SAMR: Augmentation
Ok well I made a long post last night, but apparently it didn't show up here for some reason :( Mine actually was about the same as Becky's, but still posting to reiterate its uses.
ReplyDelete1. Tool: World Book Found at http://worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&gr=Welcome+Paoli+Jr+Sr+High+School but you will need to use the paolirams login to access from home
2. Platforms: Web based and there's also an iPad app that you can download and add books to after you create your own login.
3. What it does: It can be used for so much across all subjects! You can use it for research, watching educational videos, and to play games. Here's a game I found on there for verb tenses: http://worldbookonline.com/kids/home#games/sorting/gm300058
4. How I've Used It: Currently my students have been using the "World of Animals" section under the "Kids" area to research animals and create presentations. There is great info, pictures, and often videos to accompany each animal. I also like that the bottom of each article already has the proper citation there for the kids to just copy and paste when citing their sources (for Media Fair, etc.)
5. SAMR Level: I feel like it is at least augmentation because the students get the most up-to-date info. by searching online instead of in a hard back book and they are also able to see the videos and photos for a better experience.
I know we are already aware of this tool that the school has purchased a subscription for, but I'm sure many of us never looked into it much. I challenge you to actually try it out and let admin know if it's something you'll use so we can hopefully keep access to it!
1. Tool: Symbaloo
ReplyDelete2. web based http://www.symbaloo.com
3. What it does: Organizes apps in a user friendly manner that primary children can quickly learn to navigate and use. Pages can be created specifically for one subject area like math or reading.
4. One way it can be used: I have created a math page with web based activities grouped by math standard . Each week, I introduce one new web based math program that I have added to my symbaloo math page. After whole group demo, it is available during math center times as a choice. Students are required to do one "tile" that I choose that relates to the skill for the week. After successfully mastering it, they all are able to exit that choice and choose any other math program from a previous week. The ability for the 1st graders to move independently thru the options is HUGE! I am able to teach my small math group without constantly fixing computers that students have managed to get to countless weird screens. The students are motivated to concentrate on my required math computer assignment in order to get to the free choice time.
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ReplyDelete5. SAMR model: Symbalo is at the Augmentation level. It enhances the learning of students. It replaces hand's on manipulative. there are a few programs that are almost at the modification level. Children manipulate items on the screen in ways that allow for learning connections that would not be possible without the feedback that the program provides.
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ReplyDelete5. SAMR model: Symbalo is at the Augmentation level. It enhances the learning of students. It replaces hand's on manipulative. there are a few programs that are almost at the modification level. Children manipulate items on the screen in ways that allow for learning connections that would not be possible without the feedback that the program provides.
1. Tool: Little Writer
ReplyDelete2. Platforms: iPad app
3.What it does: The app is a tool that can help students form lower and upper case letters, numbers, shapes, and words. It is good for students who are having trouble with formation. It uses pictures cues to help students know here to start and then continue writing.
4. How I've used it: I have used this app and other reading apps when I do running records with my kindergarten literacy students. As I am listening to one student reading, the other students are doing other activities. The students can do this app independently, or they can take turns with another student. The students usually get excited about using the iPad, and they feel like they are playing a game.
5. SAMR level: I believe this is at the augmentation level. It is a substitution to the traditional pencil and paper. It can be a little more functional because it gives the students picture cues to help them to start forming letters, numbers, shapes, and words.
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ReplyDelete1.Tool Symbaloo
ReplyDelete2.Platform: Web www.symbaloo.com
3.What it does: It organizes all websites for students on one simple page. Students do not have to navigate the browser. It is there for them automatically. You can also create different symbaloo pages for each subject or topic. It is very kid friendly.
4.How I've used it: I have used this in my small group rotations. I have used it for language arts and math. It is great because students know exactly what they need to do and it is there for them in a great easy to use format. I have a board created for math and a board created for language arts.
5. SAMR level: augmentation
My kids LOVE to use it for listening to reading time because they get to choose what they want to listen to instead of what I choose for them. I didn't realize there were so many books online. I love it!
DeleteMy kids LOVE to use it for listening to reading time because they get to choose what they want to listen to instead of what I choose for them. I didn't realize there were so many books online. I love it!
Delete1.Tool Symbaloo
ReplyDelete2.Platform: Web www.symbaloo.com
3.What it does: It organizes all websites for students on one simple page. Students do not have to navigate the browser. It is there for them automatically. You can also create different symbaloo pages for each subject or topic. It is very kid friendly.
4.How I've used it: I have used this in my small group rotations. I have used it for language arts and math. It is great because students know exactly what they need to do and it is there for them in a great easy to use format. I have a board created for math and a board created for language arts.
5. SAMR level: augmentation
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Delete1. Tool- Indiana Career Explorer
2. Platform- web
3. What it does- Indiana Career Explorer is a tool that middle school students can use to develop a career planning timeline, an education plan, as well as explore careers beyond high school.
4. I have sixth grade classrooms register for Indiana Career Explorer during first semester. Also, a letter is sent home to parents explaining how students can utilize this tool.
5. SAMR level- augmentation
1. Tool: Prezi
ReplyDelete2. Platform: Web
3. What it does: It is a presentation tool similar but more engaging than Power Point. It starts with a big picture and zooms in to each individual aspect of the big picture.
4. Use in classroom: I would like to use this tool to help with story retelling and story elements. I feel that this would be a great way to introduce characters, setting and plot and then allow student to re enact the stories and insert this into the presentation. We could share this with parents and other classes in the school. I think giving students a bigger audience and allowing them to hear and see themselves would be motivational.
5. Level of SAMR: I feel this is at the augmentation level. We would have to start out doing as a class but hopefully, could begin doing this is small groups and using our service learning student to help. It would enhance story retelling.
Tool: Kindergarten Kids Math Lite
ReplyDeleteWhat it does: Students can practice counting, sequencing numbers, tens and ones, addition, and subtraction. Although it is for Kindergarten, students in 1st grade could probably benefit from it as well.
One way it could be used: It could be used during group rotations or centers.
SAMR: substitution
I forgot to list the platform- Android
Delete1. Name of Tool: Reading Blaster
ReplyDelete2. Platform: Desktop
3. What it does: Reading Blaster is a program that reinforces/practices Phonemic Awareness in 5 skills with 5 challenging levels for each skill: Matching letters (capital to capital, lowercase to lowercase, and capital to lowercase), matching letters with their sounds/rhyming, spelling CVC words, creating sentences with given words, and writing their own words/sentences.
4. How I use it: I have used this program with small groups and Station Time. The children work independently on the computer to reinforce/practice the skills listed above. Even though they work on their own I've seen them share what they are doing. They enjoy this program and look forward to their computer time. This week I started Spelling lessons with my children. I plan on having them use the writing section to let them practice writing their words and creating/writing sentences with the Spelling words.
5. SAMR level: Substitution
1. Name of Tool: Reading Blaster
ReplyDelete2. Platform: Desktop
3. What it does: Reading Blaster is a program that reinforces/practices Phonemic Awareness in 5 skills with 5 challenging levels for each skill: Matching letters (capital to capital, lowercase to lowercase, and capital to lowercase), matching letters with their sounds/rhyming, spelling CVC words, creating sentences with given words, and writing their own words/sentences.
4. How I use it: I have used this program with small groups and Station Time. The children work independently on the computer to reinforce/practice the skills listed above. Even though they work on their own I've seen them share what they are doing. They enjoy this program and look forward to their computer time. This week I started Spelling lessons with my children. I plan on having them use the writing section to let them practice writing their words and creating/writing sentences with the Spelling words.
5. SAMR level: Substitution
Name of Tool: My Story-Storybook and E-book Maker for Kids by Teachers
ReplyDeletePlatform: I-PAD app
What it does: Students can create and share e-books by adding drawings, photos, and stickers. They can record their voice on every page to share with friends, family, and classmates on the web. You can export your storybooks into movies and share them on the web.
4. How I use it: I would use this during the first ten days of Reading Recovery called Roaming Around the Known. Students can choose stickers on a topic of their choice and write on each page. It is displayed like a book. There is a voice recording option. This book would become one of their familiar books. It can be shared with the classroom teacher via the web so the student could read it in the classroom as well.
5. SAMR level: Augmentation-It is substituting the writing and familiar book component but has options of what you can do with it.
1. World book online - early world of learning
ReplyDelete2.desktop/laptop/tablet
3. This is a resource that contains endless non-fiction text that includes pictures and videos. There are also leveled readers that students can listen to as they watch the print being tracked.
4.I have used this as a whole group using the non-fiction text. I have also used this in group rotations.
5. Augmentation
1. World book online - early world of learning
ReplyDelete2.desktop/laptop/tablet
3. This is a resource that contains endless non-fiction text that includes pictures and videos. There are also leveled readers that students can listen to as they watch the print being tracked.
4.I have used this as a whole group using the non-fiction text. I have also used this in group rotations.
5. Augmentation
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ReplyDelete1. Flashcards App
ReplyDelete2. I have only used it on ios.
3. You make your own flashcards, you can import them, add pictures, share them, and back them up.
4. I have created decks for each of my testing lists.
5. This is at the S level when I use it.
I like having all of the lists in one place where I can use them. It is faster for the students to read the word and slide it with their finger when they are finished. I do wish that the font size was larger. If anyone has a different tool that is free and similar for an ios please let me know.
1. Wordle
ReplyDelete2.Can be used on all.
3. Wordle creates a page with numerous words on it.
4.It can be used in many different ways. That's why I love it! One way that the students can use the site would be to give them a topic (nouns, verbs, adjectives, nocturnal animals, mammals, sea animals, ect) and they simply type in the words that are appropriate for that topic. Then they can print it out. They love the way that it looks when it is printed. Fun way to assess the students too.
5.Augmentation
1. Raz Kids
ReplyDelete2. Web based, but there is an app for iPad
3. What it does: Students can read a book or have it read to them. Afterwards, students answer comprehension questions.
4. There are so many great things about this tool. The teacher sets up student accounts. Each student receives books based on their level. They are able to choose their books, or have them assigned by the teacher. As they read, they can record their reading and share it with the teacher. The teacher is then able to complete a running record. After each story, there are questions based on the story. The teacher receives the results and can quickly see the areas the students are having trouble with such as main idea and detail. After each activity completed, students earn points. This gives students an incentive, and they are able to have control of their learning.
5. Augmentation
1. Tool: Prezi
ReplyDelete2. Platform: Web
3. Purpose: It is a presentation tool.
4. Use in classroom: I would like to use this tool to help with developing schema about caring. I would like students to use this to create their story of caring for animals, earth, people, and self. I am hoping this will help students to think about about their deeds. Since it will be their creation it will have more meaning to them.
5. Level of SAMR: I feel this is at the augmentation level. However, since my students are three to five years old with learning disabilities one could consider this as modification level.
1. Tool: Prezi
ReplyDelete2. Platform: Web
3. Purpose: It is a presentation tool.
4. Use in classroom: I would like to use this tool to help with developing schema about caring. I would like students to use this to create their story of caring for animals, earth, people, and self. I am hoping this will help students to think about about their deeds. Since it will be their creation it will have more meaning to them.
5. Level of SAMR: I feel this is at the augmentation level. However, since my students are three to five years old with learning disabilities one could consider this as modification level.
ReplyDelete1. Tool: Prezi
2. Platform: Web
3. Purpose: It is a presentation tool.
4. Use in classroom: I would like to use this tool to help with developing schema about caring. I would like students to use this to create their story of caring for animals, earth, people, and self. I am hoping this will help students to think about about their deeds. Since it will be their creation it will have more meaning to them.
5. Level of SAMR: I feel this is at the augmentation level. However, since my students are three to five years old with learning disabilities one could consider this as modification level.
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ReplyDelete1. Tool: Prezi
2. Platform: Web
3. Purpose: It is a presentation tool.
4. Use in classroom: I would like to use this tool to help with developing schema about caring. I would like students to use this to create their story of caring for animals, earth, people, and self. I am hoping this will help students to think about about their deeds. Since it will be their creation it will have more meaning to them.
5. Level of SAMR: I feel this is at the augmentation level. However, since my students are three to five years old with learning disabilities one could consider this as modification level.
1. Tool: HaikuDeck
ReplyDelete2. Platform: ios
3. What it does: Web and app presentation tool. Makes beautifully simple and effective presentation slides. Select images from the HaikuDeck collection or add your own.
4. Use in classroom: I use this in my classroom for presentations/research. There are two features of Haiku Deck that stand out. First, Haiku Deck intentionally limits how much text that you can put on each of your slides. Keeps the kids from oversharing. Second, Haiku Deck helps you find Creative Commons licensed images for your presentations. When you type a word or words on your slides you can have Haiku Deck search for images for you. The images that Haiku Deck serves up are large enough to completely fill your slide
5. Level of SAMR: I feel this is at the augmentation level. Its a modification of presenting ideas that students have independently researched.
1. abcmouse
ReplyDelete2. Can be used on all
3. This tool provides online learning activities (math, reading, art, music) at Pre-K or kindergarten levels. It can also serve as remediation for students who may be struggling in first grade or who qualify for special services. This is free for teachers and their students. When teacher sign up their students, they also receive access at home free of charge.
4. I use this as a tool in my classroom during stations. My students log on and participate in the activities that review and/or enrich their learning.
5. Augmentation