Technology and Learning

I know I shouldn't be but I AM DYING!  A kiddo came in this morning and handed his iPad to Mrs. Duval, our media specialist, and told her that mom had driven over his iPad - YUP SHE DID:)!! OH - I can't blame him - except, where was this iPad and why wasn't it in a safer spot?  I have to do more investigating, but you get the idea from the photos above.  Is it EVEN salvagable?  We will find out - wow!  Not the WORST one we have seen, but it HAS to be close:) Happy Day Mrs. I:)

Today was Day 1 for Digital Citizenship in 5th Grade!  My HOPE is that I will get to all students in grades 4-7 this year to discuss this.  My "outline" is as follows from day to day: Day 1 - What is Digital Citizenship?  What are our off line and online responsibilities? *"Ring of Responsibilities" - me, family/friend, community Day 2 - Private versus Public information - what should you share and what shouldn't you share?  What about creating good passwords? * What things are alright to alright to share online? *What kinds of websites require information?  Why? *Why would someone want your information? *What are some good dos and don't of sharing information? Day 3 - Searching Online - using key word or words *How do you know which word or words to use? *How do you know if the answer or information your find is valid? *Plagiarism rules Day 4 - False Perceptions - photos and other information online *What you see and read isn't always t...

WELCOME BACK TO A NEW YEAR:)!!  I took Mr. Schindler's 6th grade class last YEAR - yikes, as he is the softball coach and had to leave early for a game, so I had the kiddos code.  They went to Anybody Can Code/Hour of Code website and really had a LOT of fun! Here's what I LOVE about it: 1.  Kids can work at their own pace 2. They get FRUSTRATED and have to PROBLEM SOLVE and think outside the box 3. Many don't know WHAT to do - but quickly figure it out;)! 4. The ones that maybe aren't the "book smartest" are AMAZING at this and feel success 5. The collaboration that takes place amongst the kiddos is awesome to see 6. They can do it at home - so it DOES NOT end here 7. They WANT to do it and are EXCITED about it;)!! I could really go on and on with this one - as it's SO great to see them in an environment that they don't get to do often! I will post about beginning of the year mishaps - and there were a TON TON of them - tomor...