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"Tech Integration for the Little Guys"
Carrie Dix
One of my specialties is integrating technology in to the early childhood and primary education settings. I found the lack of technology using role models frustrating and so decided to become a leader for other teachers facing technology integration challenges. My classroom is full of Dramatic Play, Blocks, Sensory Tables & Art opportunities. Technology helps me improve every center, smooths transitions, provides deeper & differentiated content and engaging opportunities for every type of learner.
First things first...
The only mouse to use for pre-k through first grade. Seriously, it will save you so many calls for help:
Chester Creek One Button Mouse - Optical - USB
Open tech devices "responsive classroom style" and think about ease of use & safety for children when setting up hardware.
ex: teach universal icons on the first day and mount the Smart-board as low as possible.
"Computer Hands"
Smart boards & Document Camera...
Using the Smart-board as a classroom center...
Lori's Latest Links- Click the bottom link in the list for the step by step guide to creating choice boards.
Organization & usage tips from me:
- Use one file for multiple pages relating to one theme, subject or purpose
- Save your icons for reuse and frame to keep design consistent
- Always save a back up choice board
- Using universal icons will teach digital literacy skills and build independence
- Clone. clone, clone but only once the item is completely done
- This is the website I use to add all sorts of sounds to my lessons. www.findsounds.com
- Use screen shots & print out notebook page for proof of students work
Good tutorials links for getting started with the activity builder:
For the readers- Tech Tutorials & more- What is the activity builder and how do I use it?
For the visual type people- My Teacher Tech Channel on YouTube
Inserting videos in to a Smart Notebook Lesson- www.rce.k12tn.net
Multiple way to add sounds- Adding Sounds To Objects
Streamlined Family Communication...
I began using Google Blogger for my website/blog after attending a VITA-Learn VT Fest Tech Conference. It has replaced my newsletter and is very compatible for viewing on mobile devices. With some time spent on the front end, you can create dynamic website content that is very appealing leading to plenty of traffic. The parents and grandparents love it! My calendar updates as I change it. Easy for keeping families updated and for lesson planning
*Use the html code box gadget in layout (some directions call it design but layout is where it's at. Don't be afraid, you can do it! Just keep checking preview till it is perfect. The same process goes for any third party developer like Twitter...
*In Wordpress in the widgets section, select the text option to embed code for whatever webpage you'd like to share. There are already many ready to go widgets too.
Embedding a YouTube channel or video
Adding-a-calendar-to-your-sidebar
How to Embed Twitter on Word Press
How to Embed Instagram
Try the POWr social feed gadget/widget for Blogger
How to set posts to private on Instagram -
This can be done for many social media sites, check the privacy settings.
How to Embed Instagram
Try the POWr social feed gadget/widget for Blogger
How to set posts to private on Instagram -
This can be done for many social media sites, check the privacy settings.
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