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October Websites

Columbus Day:

1. Columbus Day Quiz-  – 5 questions, how much does your class know?
2. Columbus Day LOTS of Activities and history-  - The first “Wanderlust” activity gives good timeline example and map. 
3. Teachervision – Teacher Resources 
4. Columbas Day Reading (includes comprehension questions for Grades 3, 4,5- 
5. History.com   Has a little 5 minute video clip that explains what Columbus did and did not accomplish. More for upper grades.

Bats:

1. Bat Conservation for kids 
2. Bats for Kids  LOTS OF FUN
3. Kidzone Bats This is a good resource for finding other animals such as turkeys, penguins, sharks, etc. It also has a link to 30 downloadable books from Reading A-Z.

Pumpkins:

1. A to Z Kids Stuff Pumpkins   
2. Carve a Virtual Pumpkin -  - Great for Kinder practicing mouse skills.
3. Pumpkin Math – Adding
4. Pumpkin Math –Multiples

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MoveNote

If you attending the PD in your PJs held on April 25th, one of the app discussed was MoveNote. Would be a great way to assess students as they can record their voices.  Check out more about it here.

SAMR Model - Learning with Technology

One key concept to know in Teaching with Technology is the SAMR Model.

Here is a image from http://www.hippasus.com/ from the developer of the Model Dr. Ruben Puentedura

A Quote from https://sites.google.com/a/msad60.org/technology-is-learning/samr-model

"The Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition Model offers a method of seeing how computer technology might impact teaching and learning.  It also shows a progression that adopters of educational technology often follow as they progress through teaching and learning with technology.  
While one might argue over whether an activity can be defined as one level or another, the important concept to grasp here is the level of student engagement. One might well measure progression along these levels by looking at who is asking the important questions.  As one moves along the continuum, computer technology becomes more important in the classroom but at the same time becomes more invisibly woven into the demands of good teaching and learning."

SAMR model developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura  http://www.hippasus.com/

An Example Rubric from https://sites.google.com/a/msad60.org/technology-is-learning/samr-model

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Flipped Classroom

The flipped classroom can be a powerful teaching tool, if implemented correctly. Here are some great resources to get you started:

1. RRISD ITS Flipped Classroom Webpage:

https://sites.google.com/a/roundrockisd.org/rrisd-instructional-technology/flipped-classroom   

A short video explaining what a flipped classroom is and some helpful resources.

2. A Fifth Grade Teacher who is implementing a flipped classroom model: 
http://www.toddnesloney.com/#!flipped-classroom/cvxa    

He has a nice Parent Letter about the flipped classroom and a webinar about flipped classrooms.

3. Edutopia Article on “Modifying the Flipped Classroom: The "In-Class" Version”

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipped-classroom-in-class-version-jennifer-gonzalez  

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Olympic Resources for Kids (and Teachers)

Poetry and Biographys

Poetry:

• Blog of Poems - http://gottabook.blogspot.com/
• Poetry Blog written for kids. Ideas & tips for writing http://www.poetryforkidsjoy.blogspot.com/
• Rhyming dictionary - http://www.poetry4kids.com/rhymes
• Poetry in Classrooms - http://www.poemfarm.amylv.com/

Biographies:

• Encylopedia Britannica Online, Elementary Edition http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary
• Famous Texans on Lone Star Junction http://www.lsjunction.com/misc/cites/cites.htm
• Author’s on the Web http://people.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/authors.html

Writing Websites

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