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Courtney G replied to Theresa Reando's discussion Summer School Projects K-5

"If you have digital cameras you can put them in groups to make a Lego stop motion movie."

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Courtney G replied to Niki Schapeler's discussion Pre-K Lessons, Websites, Etc.

"I don't know if you have a smart board but I do a lot of work with them taking turns at the smart board. I started off the year with labeling the parts of the computer, we use Starfall.com and ABCYa. I also have created digital recordings. We…"

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Lynn replied to Andrea Catazaro's discussion Google Chrome Books

"I would assume that your school is creating log ins for your students. If so, you "should" be able to use Google Docs. This is a web based program that allows you to create documents just like you would in Microsoft Office. They have a…"

3 hours ago

Theresa Reando replied to Theresa Reando's discussion Summer School Projects K-5

"Lynn, great ideas thanks for sharing . I will definitely take a look at the excel. I am familiar with abcya just had not thought of using it for summer school."

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Lynn replied to Theresa Reando's discussion Summer School Projects K-5

"Try using www.abcya.com. It is perfect for grades K-5. Pick a particular activity for the day and then when they finish early they can play a game. For example, today I used the 2nd grade Word Search Creator and had them type words that had to do…"

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iPads in Elementary Education

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Theresa Reando replied to Niki Schapeler's discussion Pre-K Lessons, Websites, Etc.

"Lynn-If you found the slide show, I would love a copy as well trean@festus.k12.mo.us get idea. I did a book with my kindergarten a few years ago. We used tux paint and drew halloween char. we were learning colors at the time. It went something like…"

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Elisabeth Anderson commented on Elisabeth Anderson's photo

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"Fabulous. I will address an envelop and send them on their way. Glad you can use them."

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Laura Loutensock commented on Elisabeth Anderson's photo

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"WOW! That would be great and I would be happy to pay for the shipping. Laura Loutensock Holyoke Elementary School 326 E. Kellogg Street Holyoke CO 80734"

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Summer School Projects K-5

Looking for k-5 summer school projects. Quick, easy, and beneficial. I only see the students 4 times for 40 minutes. Summer school starts on Tuesday, May 29th any ideas?See More

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Elisabeth Anderson commented on Elisabeth Anderson's photo

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"Laura, I can go one better. I just took down this bulletin board and if you would like me to send you the laminated vocabulary and title I will mail them to you. Just let me know. I can also roll up the digital footprint poster and send it that…"

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Andrea Catazaro posted a discussion

Google Chrome Books

Hello everyone! Our school will begin the next school year 60 Google Chrome Books. We are very excited about this but I do know we are limited as to what we can do with them (internet activities). I am looking for ideas for K-4 grades on how to encourage use of these in the classroom. I want structured lessons so the kids are just surfing the web.See More

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Andrea Catazaro replied to Robby Syruws's discussion Simple Basic Computer Lab Rules

"Hi Robby, I work with K-4 and I keep it simple. I've attached what I use."

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Summer School Projects K-5 3 Replies

Looking for k-5 summer school projects. Quick, easy, and beneficial. I only see the students 4 times for 40 minutes. Summer school starts on Tuesday, May 29th any ideas?Continue

Started by Theresa Reando in Uncategorized. Last reply by Courtney G 32 minutes ago.

Pre-K Lessons, Websites, Etc. 7 Replies

I am looking for anything Pre-K! My Elementary is getting a Pre-K class for the first time next year and they will be included in the Special Class rotation. I'm a little worried about the…Continue

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Started by Niki Schapeler in Uncategorized. Last reply by Courtney G 33 minutes ago.

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Started by Andrea Catazaro in Uncategorized. Last reply by Lynn 3 hours ago.

Simple Basic Computer Lab Rules 9 Replies

Hi Everyone - I just got hired as a technology teacher. I am looking to compile a short list of 3-4 basic computer lab rules. I work with students from Kindergarten up to 21 years of age who have…Continue

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Started by Robby Syruws in Uncategorized. Last reply by Andrea Catazaro 10 hours ago.

Moneyville 6 Replies

Has anyone else tried this game out? I was looking through my bookmarks and was playing around on it... If you do, what grade level do you think this game would be good for?Continue

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Headphones

Looking for thoughts on headphones for 3-6th graders. What does everyone have in their lab? Do students bring their headphones to your lab each day? any great kinds?

Posted by Samantha Caddy on May 14, 2013 at 1:00pm — 7 Comments

Why tablets are not going to make education any better (unless we innovate on content)

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Although tablets have been thoroughly embraced for personal and business uses, touch screen technology still has an element of magic to it. Recently, there has been an explosion in educational and kid-centric application development, leaving us questioning the tablet’s role in schools and in the hands of children. A video of…

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Posted by Erica Capanni on April 29, 2013 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

iPad vs. laptop for 1:1 Initiative

We are looking to start a 1:1 initiative, one device for every student. Does anyone have any advice? What kind of devices do you use? What are you thought about production on an iPad vs laptop? Would love any feedback or advice!!!

Posted by Megan Edman on April 25, 2013 at 8:25am

Internet Safety: Protecting Your Online Identity

I found this video on YouTube and think it's one of the best I've seen. It's important for kids to set their security settings on their profile pages. However, even if kids mark their accounts "private" and converse only with people they know, it doesn't mean their photos or conversations will remain private. Their friends may not have made their accounts private, or…

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Posted by Elisabeth Anderson on April 15, 2013 at 11:16am — 2 Comments

Best Subscriptions

Due to financial restraints we have to look at what sites we are paying subscriptions for. I would like to know what you pay for, how much it is, why you feel it is worth the money and if it is for students, teachers or both. I am responsible for grade K-6. Thanks for your input.

Posted by Roberta Thomas on April 8, 2013 at 11:25am — 2 Comments