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I would like to create a tour builder to use as an exemplar for the 6th grade social studies inquiry unit. Its an engaging tool for students to locate place, then incorporate other aspects of location through pictures and pins.

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I would like to create a tour builder to use as an exemplar for the 6th grade social studies inquiry unit. Its an engaging tool for students to locate place, then incorporate other aspects of location through pictures and pins.

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Vicki Porior

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We looked at Quizlet, Quizizz, and Dustbin, all fun tools! I am going to share a quiz on quizizz to help kids review their music reading skills.

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Today in training we looked at formative assessment. I looked into Dustbin. It is a way to make quizzes. Super basic controls and the view is kind of confusing. Very easy to use and would be a good tool for some students. Words that are to long wrap to the second line and look choppy. The questions have fractions next to them which could confuse students. Easy to use as far as creating a quiz.

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We worked with quizlet, quizizz and
dustbin. I had time to make some new ones for classes to use

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We explored Dustbin today that is a formative assessment that could be used as an entrance or exit slip for review. Does not record how well students have done, but could be used as a class or students could screenshot their score and turn it in through canvas.

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Quizizz--allows you to get reports of student progress
Quizlet--compete against classmates as they review
Dustbin--students can screen shot their score and turn it in to Canvas
*Explored these technology tools to see what they can do to help our kids review/study concepts.

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Set up a Dustbin to use in my 6th grade co-taught math class

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Today we were introduced to Dustbin. Could use it for safety.

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Set up a dustbin to use as a warm up activity. Students click and drag terms from the center to the correct bin. Could also be used for test review or exit slip.

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I can't wait to incorporate this idea with our end of the year mystery lit circles.  I will have each lit circle group create their own book snap slide show to use during discussion!

Lisa Sugrue

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Great information that allowed us to create a booksnap!  This will be helpful in our Functional Literacy class and the RISE program.  We can read a passage or a complete book to share our reactions!  

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Great information that allowed us to create a booksnap!  This will be helpful in our Functional Literacy class and the RISE program.  We can read a passage or a complete book to share our reactions!  

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JennyK

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I had fun teaching about Flipgrid. Just like the students, the teachers loved adding the stickers to their video! I plan to use Flipgrid to connect to other Spanish speaking classrooms around the WORLD!
-Suzy

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We facilitated the session today. There are a bunch of different ideas of how we could use Book Snaps in our classroom. One way we've been thinking of incorporating it is using it during literature circle.

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What a fun and interactive way for students to demonstrate their thinking of what they are reading!  Thank you Catie and Carree!

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What a fun and interactive way for students to demonstrate their thinking of what they are reading!  Thank you Catie and Carree!

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I (Koehler) have thought of a few ways to incorporate this in my classroom. My first thought was in our upcoming mythology unit.  I think the kids would have fun creating a snap of individual gods/goddesses and then introduce them to the class.  I also thought of this as a fun way to introduce themselves at the start of the year.  They could do some narrative writing, snap some photos of themselves with family, pets, doing activities, etc. and share them with the class. Finally, I think it would be a great way to conclude book groups. The group could collaborate on one project together to create a new type of book trailer.

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I (Koehler) have thought of a few ways to incorporate this in my classroom. My first thought was in our upcoming mythology unit.  I think the kids would have fun creating a snap of individual gods/goddesses and then introduce them to the class.  I also thought of this as a fun way to introduce themselves at the start of the year.  They could do some narrative writing, snap some photos of themselves with family, pets, doing activities, etc. and share them with the class. Finally, I think it would be a great way to conclude book groups. The group could collaborate on one project together to create a new type of book trailer.

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This was excellent! I had so many ideas going through my mind as I was creating the slide and how I can use it in my classroom. What a creative way to have the students pick different parts of their book and why they are important and why the author included these . I can't wait to try it out!!!

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This was excellent! I had so many ideas going through my mind as I was creating the slide and how I can use it in my classroom. What a creative way to have the students pick different parts of their book and why they are important and why the author included these . I can't wait to try it out!!!

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Marisa Ryan

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Book Snaps are an interesting way to have students show their thinking about a text.  It is a great tool that allows students to use both visual images and writing to convey meaning.

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Book Snaps are an interesting way to have students show their thinking about a text.  It is a great tool that allows students to use both visual images and writing to convey meaning.

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Erin Cernjar

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We would like to continue our research into what secondary activities we can bring into the classroom for students who complete Amplify activities and lessons early.  We've utilized small simulations and videos already, but we'd like it to be more purposeful and ongoing throughout the year.

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This is really going to allow some of my group that have a hard time expressing how they feel about a book with the whole group. Easy way to incorporate their creativity with their learning, and all while using their technology. \

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This is really going to allow some of my group that have a hard time expressing how they feel about a book with the whole group. Easy way to incorporate their creativity with their learning, and all while using their technology. \

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Brett Thyssen

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I am hoping to have my Math Skills kids make WeVideos to showcase their learning of "tricky skills" to use for instructional purposes with their classmates and for use with future students who may struggle with these confusing concepts.

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I have loved incorporating Tour Builder in to my social studies classroom.  The kids find it extremely engaging.  I had students create Tour Builders as part of an inquiry unit for Africa.  They have chosen to use this form of technology to present as part of the Asia inquiry unit as well.
Kristen Hirsbrunner

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Tour Builder - Put your story on the map.

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Tell your stories with photos, videos and rich text on Google Earth.

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This morning I learned about Flipgrid. I was already familiar with the program as I used it a lot during my masters program. However, I was not exactly sure how to get started from a teacher's standpoint. So, I learned that you can simply use the trial version, then upgrade by completing different challenges, and then eventually prolong your trial membership. The Grids themselves are classes and you give students the code to enter the Grid. It is safe for them as they do not have to create an account, which is even better. Basically, this is a quick, easy way to have a discussion via video rather than typed out responses. I feel this would be more engaging for students.

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I will have the 6th grade students create a tour builder for my unit on Eastern Europe.  It is a good way for them to also practice their presentation skills.  For 8th graders I will incorporated into my Revolutionary War unit next year and have the students research battles and then create a tour of them.

This is very similar to MyMaps and students have enjoyed using that tool. Once I have a chance to play more I can find out what the differences are between the two tools.

Paula Noe

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Flipgrid would work great for students recording their own book talks with each other.  They could read an exciting part and talk to their classmates about what kind of a reader would enjoy the book they are promoting.  Julie VB

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Phy Ed group worked on setting standard and numbers for some of our fitness test scores that did not have them in our new assessment area of the heart rate monitor program. As they are put in to the program, when assessment documents are sent to the students and parents they will be able to see where they are at for fitness levels at each test. While they are at Traeger Middle they will be able to compare and contast scores from each year.      Heidi

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I enjoyed seeing a new way that we could work on books we read in our Speech/Literacy class.  My students may not be able to do this independently but we could learn from one being done on the smartboard for the class.

Kim Rost

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I really liked the idea of using Tour Builder as a timeline. I think it could be a cool way of moving students through ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Romans.  I also liked the option of being able to add video as well as additional pictures and information for each point of interest.

Paul DeShambo

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I loved getting to try out Filpgrid and can see a lot of uses for it in my classroom particularly for discussion.  Right now I could use it with my 8th grade Teen Money students to discuss and share out their stock market results.  They would have fun watching and replying to others.  Melanie W.

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Attended this sectional and found it visually interesting! Yep... The kids can create Google Earth-esque tours of places... pretty cool stuff! Sooo... I plan on using this learning tool when i cover the various major battles of the Civil War. The kids will "journey" to places like Gettysburg, PA and actually SEE the battle field. Think we'll swing north to Sharpsburg, MD to check out the site of the Battle of Antietam. Yes... this will be a cool addition to the "Battles Study" portion of the Civil War unit! :-)

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Worked with Heidi and Traci formulating standards to the new IHT fitness document so that students/parents can see how they are doing in regards to their fitness. The categories will be 1. needs improvement 2. below average 3. average  4. above average.
Jim

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I loved hearing about the ways Suzy is using Flipgrid in her classroom. It is such a neat way to incorporate technology with Spanish conversations in her class. Ideas I thought of that could make this neat tool relevant in my class are: 1.) Having students sing their parts in sections into flipgrid and have other students give constructive feedback
2.) Have students use flipgrid to commentate/reflect on a performance or piece of music in a conversational style.

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The orchestra students have been learning how to decode music. Using WeVideo, we are going to contact our composers (that are still living!) and ask them to tell us about their piece. Then we will turn it into a video!

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The orchestra students have been learning how to decode music. Using WeVideo, we are going to contact our composers (that are still living!) and ask them to tell us about their piece. Then we will turn it into a video!

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Heidi, Jim and I put together standards for fitness tests that didn't have standards already in IHT.  We are going to run reports of all the students' scores for these areas (the reports will put the students in order by performance), so we can then re-assess the standards that we created to make sure they are in line with student performances.

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Heidi, Jim and I put together standards for fitness tests that didn't have standards already in IHT.  We are going to run reports of all the students' scores for these areas (the reports will put the students in order by performance), so we can then re-assess the standards that we created to make sure they are in line with student performances.

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Traci