Technology and Learning

Here is a PLETHORA of resources that I have been compiling as we are dealing with teaching during COVID-19.  Use what you can - search and seek - I am going to just COPY AND PASTE - so the links might not be active:) Video/Podcast Options: Zoom!: This program allows you to video conference with up to 100 people.  HOWEVER, I feel this one is NOT the best for large groups, BUT, would be awesome to do with one on one or small group work, or recording videos to upload to Schoology.  Create an account and download this to your Macbook here, https://zoom.us/ and the students will have the app. Zoom How To: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-fnwZGctrFlE-Ho8Y5C_v8Hit7KdSnvW Explain Everything App : You can teach just about anything you would want, especially math, with this app.  This app allows you to import pictures, files, etc.. and then voice over it, even drawing if needed, to create a video.  Simply upload to YouTube, share the link and done!! S...

I have been meeting with teacher NON STOP regarding everything iPads, websites, links, etc.. SO I created two videos on how to do Anchor podcasting and Zoom.  I will also be adding Zoom from the iPad and other things as needed! How to do Anchor for podcasting   How to do Zoom for meeting  KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK - I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WORKING HARD!!! Prayers to you, Mrs. I:)

Amidst the chaos, we are finding some calm!  Today I spent all day thus far training staff on the Explain Everything app.  THIS BEAUTY allows you to create videos that explain whatever concept you are teaching.  You can put in videos, photos, audio, connect it to your Google Drive, etc.. and then record, save and upload.  IT IS AWESOME!  The three that we will do tomorrow are screen recording, using the Quicktime screen record option on the Macbook, Zoom! which is a video conferencing website/app perfect for small group or one on one instruction, and the Anchor website.  I JUST posted this onto the Teaching During COVID-19 Facebook page, and it's SUPER simple: Here is what we have talked to our staff about here in MN and I will CONTINUE TO ENFORCE THIS!!! This is NOT eLearning. You CAN NOT give kids packets and packets of work each day - THINK as a teacher what is MOST IMPORTANT for your kids to learn and focus on that!! These kids are babysitting...

We have JUST finished our reviewing our science curriculum as this was up in our seven year cycle.  I wanted to share some of the science sites that I either came across, or others shared with me that we are going to be using and I really like them, too:)! 1. CK12 - This one is NOT new to use - BUT I FORGOT ABOUT IT!!!  Their have open source and FREE, yes FREE, materials for use, adaptation and change.  There is SO much great information here not just on Science - give it a shot. 2. Rozzy - Science is infused in the real world with Rozzy.  There are lesson plans, videos, magazine, writing extensions, you name it.  AND at only $99/year per teacher, this one is a gem.  Again, not only for Science, but STEAM and Social Studies as well.  3. Generation Genius - I would definitely say that this website is geared for K-4, anything after that, even though it says 6-8 on there, I would stay away from the videos for sure.  However, at $795 a year fo...