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Technology... from the Computer Lab and Beyond...
Lisa Ovial-4th Grade ELA TeacherMatt Skoczylas-Elementary Computer Teacher
skoczylas.weebly.com
Ellwood City Area School District, Ellwood City, PA
Ellwood City Area School District
● Small Community in Western Pennsylvania● 40 miles north of Pittsburgh● North Side Primary School (K-2)● Perry Lower Intermediate School (3-4)● Hartman Intermediate School (5-6)● Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School (7-12)
Perry Lower Intermediate School
● Title I Building - 300 students● We are 2:1 with Classroom Chromebooks and
iPads. (Purchased with Title Funds)
● Perry was chosen as a Title I Distinguished School by the Division of Federal Programs as one of the top performing Title I schools in Pennsylvania 2014-2015
Translation:
Paper has a great future!
October 2014 Pew Poll finds that e-books are booming, but PRINT HOLDS ITS OWN!
Zickuhr, K. and Rainie, L.
E-Reading Rises as Device Ownership Jumps
Zickuhr, Kathryn, and Lee Rainie. 'E-Reading Rises As Device Ownership Jumps'. Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project. N. p., 2014. Web. 11 Oct. 2014.
In 2014, 28% of
Americans who read at
least one book, read
from an e-reader.
In 2014, 69% of Americans who read
at least one book, read a paper book.
“Paper doesn't have to be a new browser window”
● “Doing something on paper creates a good obstacle to distracting yourself from Facebook, email, or some other non-essential task.”
● “As our students grow up in a hyper-connected world, it will be increasingly important to take the time to teach them when being connected might not be the best choice.”
Chris Brogan- http://chrisbrogan.com/Richard Byrne- http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
CC Writing StandardsStudents write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused text to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content.
● Informative/Explanatory
● Opinion/Argumentative
● Narrative
● Response to literature
● Production and distribution of writing
● Technology and publication
● Conducting research
● Credibility, reliability, and validity of sources
● Range of writing
ECASD “I Can Statements”● I can write an informative/explanatory text on a topic.
● I can introduce my informational paragraph with a good topic sentence
● I can use facts, definitions, details and quotes to develop my informational
paragraph
● I can group my information to write informational paragraphs and provide a
concluding statement.
● I can use grammar and spelling correctly
● I can use clear and correct terms to explain a topic.
● I can write to explain my opinion on a topic.
● I can state my opinion on a topic in my opening sentence.
● I can support reasons for my opinion with facts and details.
Extra
?
Classroom Magazine!
● Student choices are endless● Creates independent thinking● Builds stamina● Builds confidence● Reinforces both writing and computer skills● Promotes collaboration● Can be low-tech or high-tech
Think “Makerspace” for writing!
Our Classroom Magazine● Started 9 years ago● Handwritten ● Then used Microsoft Word● Now using Google Documents● Created guide sheets for students to follow● Students can share, communicate, and
collaborate with the teacher and one another via Google Docs or Classroom.
Classroom Magazine-Possibilities...
● Monthly and special editions are possible● Anchor activity ● “Daily 5” writing● Literacy station● Graded requirement
Why do we like magazines?
How to Create a Magazine Page
Large TitleAuthor’s name goes here.
Content that is interesting to you!
Source: National Geographic for Kids
Add a picture.
Everything must fit on one page.
Magazine Guide Sheets
Help Yourself!
● Figurative Language o Mary Ledbetter - Smiley face
tricks
● Narrative Elementso Stories and Plays
Classroom MagazineReinforces specific writing skills
● Argument/Opiniono Support your beliefs
● Mechanicso Correct Capitalization
o Punctuation
o Spelling
o Grammar
Classroom Magazine● Builds writing stamina
● Use and cite sources
● Develop the concept of designing a page that is pleasing for others to read!
● Keyboarding ● Word Processing● Charts and Tables● Internet Searching
From the Computer Lab to the Magazine
Reinforces specific computer skills
● Map Skills
● Collaboration/Sharing
● Bloggingo Good digital citizens
And the opportunity to ask questions tailored to their own writing/word processing needs!
Fourth Magazine!
● The cover makes it real!o Digital Image Proo Photoshopo Pixlr.como Gimp.orgo Publishero Google Docs
Beg for color covers!
Fourth Magazine
● Samples of Student work:o Surveyo Word Searcho All About Me o Storyo Playo Facts
Research Editions ● Topic
● Questions
● Create Subtopics
● Student groups begin research
● EVENT!
● Further Questions
● Notes
● More research on topic
● Use notes to formulate an idea for a magazine page or
slide
● Create!
Stocking Stuffer Edition
(Consumer Reports)● Students donate toys from
dollar store to the “toy table”● Students select toys (pairs)● Follow a guide sheet● Take notes while and testing
the toy
Stocking Stuffer Edition
● Topic
● Questions
● Create Subtopics
● Student groups begin research
● EVENT!
● Further Questions
● Notes
● More research on topic
● Use notes to formulate an idea for a magazine page or
slide
● Create!
● Teacher models every step!● Organize writing into paragraphs● Write rough draft and edit in
journal ● Take picture of toy (iPad) and
Upload to Docs● Type using template and then insert
picture● Submit in Google Classroom
Student Sample
Stocking Stuffer Edition
Exchange Students are a great resource!
More Special Editions
● Cookbooks● Country● Current Events● Gardening ● Historical Places● Travel● Animals● Interviews
E-palsIndonesia Friends
● Have contact with a teacher in Bandung, Indonesia
● Started an Online Journalin Google Docs
● Created Comparison Charts● Shared Photos● Shared Maps● Created “All About Me”
pages of e-pals with the info shared
● Personal email addresses not needed!
Poetry Book
● Bare Books (Treehouse Publishing)
● Use pencil● OR type in Docs,
share and print● Illustrate with colored
pencilsGreat for Mother’s Day!
Reviews
I really like Fourth Magazine. For example, I like writing stories, plays, and other pages for it. I enjoy writing different pages and exploring what you can do in computer class.
Also, I think that it is interesting to read what my friends wrote and get other ideas for me to write.
Lastly, I like working with my friends at school. I think it is fun to see how they write and see if they write like me.
You can see that Fourth Magazine is really fun and exciting to me.
Reviews
Here is what I like about Fourth Magazine.1. Doing the word searches.2. Reading the stories. 3. Participating in the plays.4. Making my series in the Fourth Magazine.5. Writing in the magazine.
Reviews
I like reading about other people’s pets.
Non-Print Media
Classroom Magazine Online
*Lucidpress*SimplebookletGoogle Docs/SlidesSlideShare
*Google Apps
Blogger
● Online personal journalo Write about daily experienceso Thoughts and commentso Reply to others
talesfromthecomputerlab.blogspot.com/
Blogger
● “Help Desk” o Students can ask Mr. Skoczylas
for help
Can I help you
with something
you are trying to
do for the
magazine?
Log into my website
Fourth Grade Links
Tales from the Computer Lab
Write your question
Click Publish
Check back to see if I have responded to your question.
WeVideo
● Creating and Editing Videos in WeVideo
● Stop motion videos
Fall at Perry Typical Morning at School
IanJelly Cam
MaddieMorgan
Google myMaps
● Created a Map of Ellwood City, PA
● Pinned our school, houses, parks etc...
● Shared with friends in Indonesia.
Student Sample 1
Student Sample 2
Storyboard That
● Create a panel cartoon● Can be downloaded and printed
Google Story Builder
● Developing basic writing skills
● Create mini-movies or video stories with the feel of Google Docs.
3rd grade questions to 4th gradersThe ABC’s of Fourth Grade
Questions?
