Research, Write, Respond: Technology in the Hands of Young
Learners
Sheryl Dales
March 2012
Background
• Teacher-Librarian/Technology Integrator
• St. Pius X School (Grades Pre-8)
• Apple School (148 Mac Desktops, 30 - iPad2s, 90 - NEO 2s, SMART interactive boards in 1/2 of our classrooms)
Decision Making
• Curriculum Needs
• Teacher Comfort Levels
• Student Comfort Levels
• Cost Considerations
• Management (Updates and Upkeep)
NEO 2
• Inexpensive• Rugged and durable• Easy to operate• Easy to maintain• Supports curriculum needs• Non-distracting
Renaissance Learning
http://www.renlearn.com/
iPads
• Mobile and easy to transport to classroom• Fast wireless access• Student engagement• Student management of data appearance
QR Codes
Scavenger Hunts, Website Location, Activity Introductions
QR Code Generator
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
Facts4Me
Online reference tool for primary readers of English. The site is written by
teachers and is committed to offering high-quality, educationally-sound
information in an ad-free, child-safe environment.
http://www.facts4me.com/
Username: Spring2012
Password: access
NEO 2s to Word Process
NEO 2s to Word Process
Creative Writing
1st Grade
AssessmentPolling (pretest review, status of class)
TRAILS: Tool for Real-time Assessment of
Information Literacy Skills
http://www.trails-9.org/
AssessmentQuizzing (MathFacts in a Flash - Offline)
CollaborationBeaming
With Teacher and/or Google Docs
Document Sharing
Future
• One to One Program
• Increase writing with word processor
• Early awareness of keyboard
• Increase in speed/accuracy in keyboarding
• Practice daily use of technology as a tool for 21st Century skills