Tech Tips Friday - November 30th
Tech Tips
Shout Outs
Gailen’s Reading 7 class did Flipgrid video responses about the one item or space they would miss most if they were homeless. Reading 7 class is currently doing a nonfiction unit and just read a selection entitled “Homeless’ by Anna Quindlen which is an interview/commentary on the life of some homeless people living in a port authority bus terminal and what they miss most.
4th Grade Tech Class used the Scratch Program to code their toy to speak with Makey Makey.
Michelle’s Junior English class breaking out of “The Crucible” lock box using QR codes. FYI: The Lock Boxes are for all to use just ask Kylie:)
Abby’s Tech App students are taking apart a computer tower to conclude their hardware unit. Students are simultaneously creating an iMovie describing each component of the tower and demonstrating how to disassemble and reassemble the entire tower. We will use the 20x faster feature in iMovie to speed up the process of taking apart the tower and putting it back together.
Upper Grades/HS Tech Tips:
Tech Tip #1:
https://www.kapwing.com/: Kapwing provides a multi-tool solution for teachers and students to create everything from video montages and memes, to stop action videos and sound effects. Its simple yet robust platform makes it useful for students of all ages. Teachers can use the various tools to engage students in any subject, and students will use these same tools to showcase their learning and improve presentations. Grades 4 and up.
Tech Tip #2:
https://gometa.io/: Using an easy storyboarding process with no programming required, students and educators can create their own sophisticated, interactive augmented reality mobile games, interactive stories, breakout challenges, and more. Apps can include videos, 3D objects, websites, and more. Grades 7 and up.
Tech Tip #3:
https://time.graphics/: Time.Graphics’s step-by-step guide leads students to easily incorporate text, video, and graphics to create an online timeline. Registering and creating public timelines is free, and private timelines can be created with a paid subscription. Completed timelines can be shared through social media or downloaded, and students can explore a wealth of timelines in the site’s library on global statistics or search for shared timelines on virtually any topic. Grades 7 and up.
Tech Tip #4:
https://typito.com/social: Students and teachers alike will enjoy creating videos using Typito. Users can incorporate icons, shapes, and photos to add pizzazz to any project; the platform offers a plethora of tools to unleash creativity. It is simple to incorporate audio, photo, and video files to give even the simplest video a professional look. Grades 4 and up.
Elementary Tech Tips:
Tech Tip #1:
https://www.funbrain.com/: Educational website full of reading, math, videos and more by grade level.
Tech Tip #2:
https://www.turtlediary.com/: Fun educational games for elementary students.
Tech Tip #3:
https://igamemom.com/: Fun STEM learning ideas, activities, apps, etc.
Great Job Everyone!! Keep up the great work!!