Digital Resources and Teacher Support Techniques by Susie Lewis

Nearpod Lesson Delivery

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:21:22 UTC

Nearpod uses live interactive lessons, gamification, videos, and more that can be given in real-time or synchronous or asynchronous.

Google Slides- How to use Google Slides to Create a Lesson

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:36:43 UTC

Here is a video that demonstrates how to use Google Slides to create lessons. Google Slides can be used to create lessons and deliver lessons. The lessons can be saved and reused from year to year (or adjusted/modified for each class).

Google Slides

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:37:19 UTC

Quizizz

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:38:27 UTC

Google Forms Quizzes

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:39:46 UTC

Google Forms

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:40:47 UTC

Class Dojo

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:42:09 UTC

Class Dojo uses a point system and "Dojo Monsters" to reward students for positive behavior. It is also a communication tool for teachers to parents/families. Students can create portfolios to share with their families. There are also videos about "Mojo" for social-emotional learning and mindfulness, as well as learning skills.

Student to Student Communication

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:44:14 UTC

Flip is the new name for Flipgrid. Flipgrid is a great way to give every student a voice. They respond to questions or add information using video and voice. Students can respond to other student's videos.

Google Classroom

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:45:25 UTC

Google Classroom is a Learning Management System that can be used to increase communication and collaboration in classrooms. The teacher can post to the newsfeed or to the classroom assignments. Students can post and comment (depending on how the teacher has GC set up). I would be happy to show you the ins and outs of Google Classroom and model communication for you. Also, parents can be connected to Google Classroom to see assignments and when they are due.

Kahoot! Learning Games

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:46:09 UTC

Students love to learn on Kahoot. There are pre-made quizzes or it is easy to create your own quiz. I'd be happy to show you how. Students compete against each other to make it to the "podium". It's a great way to review in any subject.

Blooket Learning Games

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:46:42 UTC

Blooket is a great place to create or use already created games for student review of concepts. Students compete against others or themselves in this fast-paced game environment. It's a favorite of students across all ages!

Freckle.com

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:47:25 UTC

Freckle adapts to each student's level by way of a placement test or by aligning with STAR testing (another Renaissance program). Students learn at their level in Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies.

Google Docs

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 22:49:23 UTC

There are many ways to incorporate Google Docs for student to student communication and collaboration. Students can work together on a document or they can leave notes and comments for others on a document.

ParentSquare (Parent/Guardian/Family Communication)

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 23:03:19 UTC

ParentSquare is a school to home communication school. Parents and teachers can message back and forth. Students can also be a part of the communication. Families can view a news feed, fill in documents, view photos, etc. It is a great communication tool.

SeeSaw Learning Platform

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 23:05:59 UTC

SeeSaw has pre-made teacher created lessons in every subject across the curriculum for K-8 (standards-based). They also have lessons that are created by SeeSaw. A teacher can choose a lesson and assign it. Students complete the assignment and post it for approval. Once approved, the lesson shows up in the class newsfeed and other students can comment. Features can be adapted by the teacher.

GoNoodle.Com

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 23:09:39 UTC

Go Noodle integrates music and dance into the classroom. They also have lessons and videos on mindfulness, social-emotional skills, skills to be a successful student, and more.

Fortuna Elementary School District Teacher Resources Website

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 23:26:40 UTC

Prodigy Math Personalized Learning Game

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 23:29:07 UTC

Prodigy is a learning platform for math. Students take a placement quiz and then pass levels to move up in their math knowledge and skills. Learning is personalized as students are retaught lessons if they are struggling and receive more difficult lessons if they need to be challenged.

Lesson Delivery Techniques

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 23:47:37 UTC

I am available to meet with you during one of my open coaching times. I will listen to your needs and help you clarify your goals for student learning outcomes. We can research best practices for the use of technology for lesson delivery. In the meantime, here are a few ideas: Nearpod, SeeSaw, Google Slides, Pear Deck. I would be happy to model a lesson using any of these platforms or cover your class so that you can observe lesson delivery in another classroom. I am here for you :-)

Assessment Support Techniques

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 23:52:00 UTC

As a technology coach, I am available to help you choose, implement, and review student assessments and assessment tools (including STAR and CAASP). Together we can evaluate assessments and create a plan for meeting goals to increase student learning. There are several assessment tools with technology including Quizziz, Google Forms, and more. I would be happy to help you integrate these into your assessments.

Support Techniques for Classroom Culture and Management

slewis196 — 2022-07-27 23:58:37 UTC

As an instructional technology coach, I want to support you in any way that I can. There are several technology tools that can help with your classroom culture and classroom management, from Class Dojo (points and rewards) to social skills and social-emotional lessons on Dojo and GoNoodle. We will work together to set SMART goals that will help you reach your classroom management goals by making small, achievable steps. I will work with you to help you establish your desired classroom culture.

Teacher Support Techniques for Student to Student Collaboration

slewis196 — 2022-07-28 00:15:47 UTC

Let's set goals for student to student collaboration in your lessons. We can use Google Classroom, SeeSaw, Class Dojo, Flip (was Flipgrid), Google Docs, and more. We will work together to evaluate a unit or project and brainstorm ways to incorporate student to student collaboration into your lesson. By using open-ended questions with students, students will respond and collaborate to increase learning.

Teacher Support Techniques for Personalized Learning

slewis196 — 2022-07-28 00:50:48 UTC

Through collaboration, identifying needs, overcoming challenges, and creating a plan, we can help your students increase learning through personalized instruction. There are several technologies that can assist in personalized instruction including Freckle by Renaissance, Prodigy, LearningA-Z (Raz-Kids), and more. We can work together to create a plan for implementation of this technology.

Teacher Support Techniques for Hardware/Technology

slewis196 — 2022-07-28 00:55:35 UTC

We have a system for getting help from our IT Department. Our IT Director, Micah, is available to help you by filling out a ticket on the FESD school website. If you need educational software assistance, please email me at slewis@fortunaesd.com. I would be happy to help!

Teacher Support Techniques for Gamification

slewis196 — 2022-07-28 01:00:15 UTC

Our students love gaming and it is fun to incorporate into the classroom. It's also a great way to learn and students retain knowledge easier if they are quizzed on it in a fun way. I will be happy to come into your classroom to teach your students how to play Kahoot, Blooket, or other games. I will model the lessons for you and then you can take over. Just let me know how I can help!

Teacher Support Techniques for Communication

slewis196 — 2022-07-28 01:02:23 UTC

There are many tools to help increase communication with families. Our district uses ParentSquare and ClassDojo. We also use Google Classroom. I have tutorials available for all of these tools. I would be happy to sit down with you and find the tool that works best for you!