Technology IntegrationTechnology Integration

Linda L. Mills, Media Specialist, Greensburg Elementary School

Greensburg, INlmills@greensburg.k12.in.us

Technology IntegrationTechnology Integration

What is needed:• Library Media

Specialist and teacher working together

• Standards• Subject content• Technology

capabilities

What you needWhat you need

• Library media specialist

• Teachers• Technology• Supportive

administrators• Students• Standards

What you getWhat you get

Blend these all together and what do you get?Collaboration!Higher achieving students!Happy administrators!Contented teachers/lms

Planning is the keyPlanning is the key

• Anytime• Anywhere• Formally• Informally• BUT make sure

you write it down!

Magazines and BooksMagazines and Books

• Technology magazines, ex. Classroom Connect, Multimedia Schools, Teaching and Leading with Technology

• Subject area magazines, ex. Math, science, language,

• Bibliography of materials

ProgramsPrograms

• Inspiration• Kidspiration• Kid Pix• Kid Works Deluxe• Graph Club• Any word

processor • Any spreadsheet

Equipment Equipment

• Computer labs• Computers in

classroom• Camcorders

• Digital cameras• SmartBoards• AlphaSmarts• Scanners

AlphaSmartsAlphaSmarts

Portable keyboards used for:

• Writing• Math problems• Keyboarding• Weekly spelling• Field trips• Observations• ???????

SmartBoardsSmartBoards

• Internet• Writing• Games• Presentations• Demonstrations• Websites • Virtual field trips• www.smarttech.c

om• www.edcompass.

smarttech.com

Digital CamerasDigital Cameras

• Field trips• Student pictures• Wanted posters• Writing prompts• Place/positions• Observations• ????????

Penguin ProjectsPenguin Projects

Three day project• 1st day—research/note taking• 2nd day--write from notes (computers or

Alphasmarts)• 3rd day—draw penguin pictures.

Standards addressed: LA 2.4.6, 2.4.5, 2.2.5, 2.2.4, 2.5.2, 2.2.1, 2.7.4

Penguin bookPenguin book

Variation for first gradeVariation for first grade

• Generate questions about penguins after reading Tacky

• Look for facts in books (LA 1.5.2)• Use sticky notes• Write sentences about penguins on

Alphasmarts (LA 1.6.2)• Draw pictures either on computer or by

hand.

From start to finish

Letters to SantaLetters to Santa

• 1st day--rough draft of letter• 2nd day--using Kidspiration, made graph

in lab of main ideas• 3rd day--rearranged ideas on graphic

organization• 4th day--typed sentences about ideas• 5th day--moved information into Word

to edit and revise and printLanguage arts standard addressed:

2.5.3, 2.4.6, 2.4.7, 2.4.8

Heart

Santa ?

age

where I live

what I

want

how I've been good

thank you

Merry Christmas

?

closing

signature

Spider ProjectSpider Project

• 1st day--research in media center• 2nd day--wrote spider information

from notes• 3rd day--revise and print on

AlphaSmarts• 4th day--art teacher helped

illustrate each pageStandards addressed: LA 2.4.6,

2.4.5, 2.2.7, 2.7.4, 2.4.3, 2.2.1

From notes to finish product

From notes to finish product

Snake Alphabet BookSnake Alphabet Book

• 1st day--searched for snakes beginning with each letter of the alphabet; wrote simple facts about each one

• 2nd day--wrote, revised, and printed a page about each snake

• 4th day--drew pictures of each snake with help from art teacher

Standards addressed: LA 2.4.6, 2.4.5, 2.2.7, 2.7.4, 2.2.1

Author studyAuthor study

• Studied Norman Bridwell• Read Clifford books• Wrote favorite facts about the

author• Took pictures of students sitting in

chair reading• Illustrated around picturesStandards addressed: LA 2.3.4,

2.2.5, 2.4.3

Author studyAuthor study

• Read about Marc Brown

• Read Arthur books• Discussed characters• Compared characters• Discussed

characteristics of characters

• Wrote about presents to give each character

Standards: LA 2.2.6, 2.5.6

Author studyAuthor study

• LMS introduced author

• Students and teachers read books

• Did different projects• Brainstormed ideas

to write to author

Standards: LA 1.3.2, 1.5.5

Letter WritingLetter Writing

Dear Mrs. Ehlert,

We go to Greensburg Elementary School. We are in first grade. We have been reading about authors. We really think your books are cool because you cut stuff out for our illustrations. The illustrations are colorful and make us feel happy. How do you get the ideas for your books? Are you writing a new book? We are excited about reading a new book! You are our favorite author.

Your readers,Mrs. B. Meyer’s first grade class

Historical FictionHistorical Fiction

• Introduced genre of historical fiction through picture books (LA 4.3.1)

• Students read books and choose one• Outlined story using Kidspiration• Wrote a ‘Reading Rainbow’ blurb

about book read (LA 4.5.4)• Presented to class (LA 4.7.13)• Presented to school via morning

news

Historical FictionHistorical Fiction

BiographiesBiographies

• Introduced biography picture books to students

• Students read books and choose one• Using Kidspiration they outlined the

book• Wrote a first person narrative of the

person• Presented to the classStandards: LA 4.4.4, 4.4.11, 4.5.4, 4.7.13

Fourth Grade in ActionFourth Grade in Action

Word ChoiceWord Choice

• Premise: Certain words are overused, ex. Pretty, nice, good

• Brainstormed words similar in meaning

• Used thesarus• Applied 6 + 1 Trait word choice• Used KidspirationStandards addressed: Language

2.5.5

ContinentsContinents

• Specific continent studied each week• Different continent on each page• Typed interesting facts about

appropriate continent• Choose appropriate picture for each

continent• Finished product: small booklet using Kid Works DeluxeStandards addressed: LA 2.7.9, 2.4.7, 2.4.8, 2.4.6, 2.4.3

MoneyMoney

• Stamp different ways to make a set amount of money

• Kidspiration

Standards addressed: Math 2.1., 2.3.4

GraphingGraphing

• Worked with tally marks • Created graphs about favorite

sports• Used Graph ClubStandards addressed: Math 2.1.11,

2.1.12, Lang. 2.2.7

GraphingGraphing

• Discussed animal classification in class• Showed animal pictures to students• Put into correct class• Created a tally chart• Used Graph Club to create a graph

corresponding with data.

• Math Standard 2.1.12 Represent, compare, and interpret data using tables, tally charts and bar graphs.

CoordinatesCoordinates

• Used Excel or any spreadsheet program• Listened to verbal instructions• Dumped paint into coordinates that

were called• Grade taken on finished project

Standards addressed: Social Studies 2.3.2, Reading 2.7.4

LandmarksLandmarks

• Assigned a topic• Researched• Took notes (LA 2.2.4)• Typed information on Alphasmarts (LA

2.4.6• Found pictures to go with topics• Created a poster which included picture

and written information• Gave oral presentation (LA 2.7.9)

Standards addressed: Language 2.7.5, 2.4.5

Story ProblemsStory Problems

• Stamped pictures for a problem • Write story problem to go with the

picture• Write a number sentence for each

problem

Standards addressed: Math 2.3.1

Greater than and less thanGreater than and less than

• Stamped pictures on one side of paper

• Stamped pictures on other side of paper

• Used greater than and lesser than symbol

Standards addressed: 2.5.1

ContinentsContinents

• Used Kidspiration• South America in center• Four topics are chosen by

pictures or word• Write story

Standards addressed: Language 2.7.9, 2.5.2, 2.5.5

Plant projectPlant project

• Materials needed: Plant books and Kid Pix

• Use Plant that Ate the Dirty Socks and The Dirty Boy as read aloud introduction

• Plant research• Drawing in lab

Standards addressed:2.5.5, 2.4.2, 2.4.4

ConstellationsConstellations

• Stamped stars• Made constellations• Wrote storiesOR• Circle in groups of tens and write a

math problemStandards addressed:Lang. 2.5.1

Magic School Bus Continents

Magic School Bus Continents

• Take notes about seven continents• Write stories on AlphaSmarts on each

continent• Print• Found or created map of continent• Front of book is like a bus• Pictures on frontStandards addressed:2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.7, 2.4.6

I am Thankful for…I am Thankful for…

• I am thankful is in the middle• Brainstormed ideas• Choose pictures Standards addressed: Language

2.4.1, 2.4.2

Class bookClass book

• Imported pictures of teacher’s head in Kid Pix

• Designed a costume for Halloween• Took Mrs. Taylor Trick or Treating

with them and wrote a story

Standards addressed: Writing 2.5.2, 2.5.1

Class BookClass Book

• Pictures taken of each staff member• Assigned staff member to each

student• Designed a costume for each

teacher• Wrote

Standards addressed: Writing 2.5.2

CommunitiesCommunities

• Used Kids Works Deluxe• Typed definition from social

studies for urban, suburban, rural• Found pictures to go along with

each of these words

Standard addressed: Social Studies 2.2.4

Field TripsField Trips

• Digital pictures taken of highlights of trip

• Students choose picture they wanted to write about.

• Wrote stories• Compiled bookStandards addressed: Language 2.4.2,

2.4.5, 2.4.6, 2.4.7, 2.4.8

Goods and ServicesGoods and Services

• Goods and services discussed in class• Kidspiration• Students had to do two columns one

for goods and one for services• Discovered pictures that would go

with the two terms.Standards addressed: Social Studies

2.4.2

Science BiographiesScience Biographies

• Scientist assigned in class• Came to the Media Center to learn

to use Grolier’s New Book of Popular Science online

• Took notes (LA 4.4.9)• Used print encyclopedias• Created posters for presentationScience standards and Language Arts

standards LA 4.4.3, 4.4.5, 4.4.6,4.4.7

Final productFinal product

Third Grade BiomesThird Grade Biomes

• KWL chart • Folder for animal research• Wrote I Wonder questions• Learned how to take notes• Lesson on using Alex• Lesson on Online encyclopedia• Wrote report• Drew picture• Made book• Researched more about the biomeStandards: 3.5.2, 3.45.4, 3.4.4, 3.4.5, 3.4.2,

3.2.3, 3.2.6

Math/Social StudiesMath/Social Studies

• Used map keys• Worked with mystery numbers• Rotated students to another

machine

Standards addressed: Math 2.2.1

Colonial AmericaColonial America

• Fifth Grade project• Read books about colonial occupations• Learned about appentices• Researched an occupation and took notes• Wrote diary entrees on what it would be

like to be an apprentice

Standards: LA and SS 5.2.1, 5.4.3, 5.4.6, 5.4.5

Postcard GeographyPostcard Geography

• Joined Global Schoolhouse Postcard Geography

• Designed a postcard• Wrote on Alphasmarts• Learned about other places• Discussed Greensburg

Standards: Language Arts 2.5.6

First Grade Tool BookFirst Grade Tool Book

• Discussed tools in class that people used to use

• Discussed tools we use in school today

• Learned how to use digital camera to take pictures

• Wrote about tool• Made bookletStandard: LA 1.5.2, 1.5.5

School HelpersSchool Helpers

• Worked with small group on how to use digital camera, digital tape recorder

• Discussed interview techniques and questions to ask

• Some groups interviewed school workers (i.e. principal, nurse, secretary, etc.)

• Whole class listened and wrote a narrative

• Created a book about school helpersStandards: 1.5.2, 1.5.5

School HelpersSchool Helpers

Mrs. McIntyreMrs. McIntryre is an administrative secretary. She takes care of Mr. Linville’s schedule and types forms for the students to take home. Mrs. McIntrye helps in the clinic and when parents call in. Students can help her by coming to school everyday and by being on their best behavior. She has had her job for six years. She has to know how to type, answer the telephone, and make appointments. Her favorite part of her job is seeing students.

DesertsDeserts

• Discussed life cycle of saguaro cactus in study of desert

• Read books and researched• Drew on Kidspiration

Standards: 3.4.4, 3.4.5

Tooth UnitTooth Unit

• Online project• 10 schools involved • Losing teeth • Graphing• Study of animal teeth• Parts of teeth• Tooth fairy stories• Dentist visitStandards: LA 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.5.2, 1.5.4

Animal Teeth Animal Teeth

• Read a book about animal teeth• Researched different animals and

teeth• Made a web with kind of teeth,

food eaten, and type of animal.• Wrote about animal

Standard: LA 1.4.2, 1.5.2

Internet sitesInternet sites

• Many sites to use• List of sites on

website www.greensburg.k12.in.us/teacher/millslinda

• Don’t use Google, use Kid Search Engines such as KidsClick!, Yahooligans

• Virtual Field Trips• Share sites

Virtual Field TripsVirtual Field Trips

• The Virtual Cave http://www.goodearthgraphics.com/virtcave.html

• The White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/tour/

• Antarctica http://www.geophys.washington.edu/People/Students/ginny/antarctica/index.html

ConclusionConclusion

• Planning• Standards• Collaboration• Technology• Students

Equals …

Success!Success!