Apple Mania App Cards 2015

Enhancing Teaching and Learning with iPad

Creating Content in the Classroom

Personalized Learning

There are several sites that allow teachers to sign up their students so that they are engaged in learning at their own level and at their own pace.  I highly recommend the following FREE tools for skill practice.  In math, give Front Row a try to orchestrate differentiated instruction.   Students earn coins and can spend money to purchase items to increase engagement. https://www.frontrowed.com  I also like iPractice Math at http://www.ipracticemath.com to track student progress.

For reading, SAS Curriculum Pathways offers Reading Records as a free site and app in iTunes.  https://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/Launch?id=8007  Students can be given assignments according to their lexile range.  For older students, Read Theory is great for reading comprehension practice.  http://www.readtheory.org

I realize that personalize learning in the classroom requires thinking outside of the box when compared to a traditional learning environment.  I envision personalized learning as providing students with autonomy and tapping into their interests versus basic skill practice.  These sites provide teachers with some free options that offer a differentiated approach to learning the basics.

BlendSpace

You must take a look at BlendSpace if you haven’t done so already!  It’s a wonderful way to blend content together to create a lesson that incorporates multi-media components.  Share your creation with students AND use it as a presentation tool in front of the class.  Sign up for free AND enjoy the free iOS app that goes with it.  Share your blend with me if you are from Southern Hancock and I’ll send you a cool techy gift via corporation mail!!

Cyberbullying-Digital Citizenship Night

Join us at New Palestine High School next week on Tuesday, November 25 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m as we hear from Captain Jeff Rasche. We thank the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department for presenting on this important topic for our community.

Digital Citizenship Summit

Best Practices in Bullying Prevention Presentation

App Smashing Presentation 2014

Front Row Math-It’s a website AND an app-And it’s FREE!!!!!!

Are you looking for a new math site or app to keep your students engaged?  Try Front Row.  https://www.frontrowed.com  Students review math concepts while earning coins!  They can then use the coins to buy items in their account.  It’s free and very easy to set up!  Add students and you are all set watch your K-8 students’ progress!

CSIT Curating, Sharing, and Integrating Team

Join us for free tweets as we form our new team of teacher leaders of technology!  http://twubs.com/CSIT  We have a registered hashtag #CSIT.  Can’t wait to collaborate and network across our district and beyond!