PMK's Thoughts by Tara Helkowski https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb Made with the best of intentions en-us 2017-08-18 02:02:02 UTC 2025-10-16 16:39:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Tara Helkowski tara_helkowski https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181557594 One of my favorite online software titles is FlipGrid!  It encourages students to reflect by adding video .

]]> 2017-08-18 02:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181557594 This is a helpful tool... https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655109 2017-08-18 16:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655109 2nd and 3rd Grade here...! https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655118 Question Number 1: 
2nd Grade
- Staying Safe Online 
- Powerful Passwords 
- Going Places Safely ABC Searching 
- Email vs. The Letter 

3rd Grade
- The key to key words 
- Private and Personal Information
- Whose Is It, Anyway?
- Strong Passwords 
- Super Digital Citizen 

Questions Number 2:
- Using the skills to complete regular classroom assignments like research projects. Getting students to notice author's perspective.

]]> 2017-08-18 16:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655118 Safety First https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655141 Kindergarten didnt know about the ed tech option in LCPS go.  Its awesome! 
Kindergarten would like to learn more about SeeSaw to use it for the classroom! :) ]]> 2017-08-18 16:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655141 This parent letter by common sense media is a great resource for BYOT: https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655295 2017-08-18 16:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655295 Password Change? https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655482 We need clarification on whether or not the passwords change.

]]> 2017-08-18 16:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655482 Passwords? https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655857 Should we keep record of student passwords? Or do we suggest passwords, like your mom's name and your house number.]]> 2017-08-18 16:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181655857 Special peeps https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181656200 Restart computer and check plugs, make sure they're happy. Red or no light is not happy.]]> 2017-08-18 16:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181656200 Teaching Online Safety: lessons such as this one on protecting yourself from identity theft are great. https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181656403 2017-08-18 16:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181656403 Strong Passwords https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181656649 Here is the lesson for passwords from Common Sense media. ]]> 2017-08-18 16:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181656649 Remembering Passwords hazletterin https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181656930 Any advice on  how to help students remember their passwords?

]]> 2017-08-18 16:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181656930 I do not understand the password requirements for students. Do they change after their default even though it says they don't have to change? How are they going to remember another password? https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657538 2017-08-18 16:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657538 2nd and 3rd Letter C.... https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657617
Teach the common sense lessons on powerful strong passwords. Have students write down passwords for teacher's eyes only. Set parameters for making passwords. ]]> 2017-08-18 16:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657617 Settings hazletterin https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657826 I am not sure what settings to look at.


]]> 2017-08-18 16:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657826 F.L.I.P. https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657886 If we can't solve the problem, can we call it flipping out?]]> 2017-08-18 16:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657886 Strong Password Poster: https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657969 2017-08-18 16:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181657969 Special Peeps... https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181658158 The sign language would be interesting since it shows the actual symbol of each letter and would help with teaching students who are non-verbal.

]]> 2017-08-18 16:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181658158 Common Sense https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181658245 Kindergarten really liked the Common sense lessons. We thought they would be much harder/above their heads. We think it would be great to teach them these things early so that they go on through the grades they know how to use technology safely and effectively! ]]> 2017-08-18 16:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181658245 First Grade https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181658841 1. Stay safe online
2. How to look things up
3. Cyber bullying]]> 2017-08-18 16:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181658841 2nd and 3rd Letter D - Flip for Technology https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181659888 FLIP before you phone a friend....Don't automatically yell "Ashley..." (for Sharon) :D

This group is tech savvy and we already knew this. 

Use Viewpure.com before showing Youtube videos to your little friends! 


]]> 2017-08-18 16:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181659888 Strong Passwords https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660069 Kindergarten is excited that the students can still use their birthdays - although we think strong passwords are wonderful! ]]> 2017-08-18 16:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660069 Special People: Common Sense Media https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660411 The most important thing for teachers to impart to their students is that just because students can do something with technology doesn't necessarily mean that they should. It is important to make sure that what the kids are doing is legal and ethical.]]> 2017-08-18 16:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660411 FLIP scenario: no projection. https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660453 2017-08-18 17:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660453 BYOT? https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660719 When we would like students to download an app on to their device, should it take place in school or at home. In my experience with BYOT some students don't know the password to download apps because their parents don't want them to.]]> 2017-08-18 17:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660719 FLIP scenario: no sound. Always, always make sure the volume is up and the cables are securely in place. https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660964 2017-08-18 17:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181660964 First Grade https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181661649 Our students do not use strong pass words at this time]]> 2017-08-18 17:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181661649 2nd and 3rd Grade A: BYOT https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181662222
Found PREZI - https://lcpsorg.sharepoint.com/sites/Admin/Instruction/DIR/EdTech/Software/Lists/Software%20Titles/DispForm.aspx?ID=189 Not allowed for student use 

We are interested in Start to Finish for our struggling readers to use during Independent Reading time. It gives them opportunities to find a "Just Right Book" 

Seesaw because it is a digital portfolio that they can access at both school and home. It offers collaborations among peers and parents will also have access to see their work. 

MathLearningCenter.org is full of interactive math tools. This will also help them prepare for using tools on the computer when they have to take the SOL and SGA. ]]> 2017-08-18 17:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181662222 FLIP https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181662635 Kindergarten (mostly) does flip! and we help each other out where we can :) ]]> 2017-08-18 17:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181662635 Special People Thoughts on Passwords - Please have a list of students and updated passwords in emergency folder so we can access forgotten passwords. This might help subs as well. https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181662891 2017-08-18 17:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181662891 Migrations in World History: This looks like a really cool program! https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181662987
*Accessed through LCPSgo and the EdTech catalogue.]]> 2017-08-18 17:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181662987 More from the EdTEch catalogue: Google Classroom https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181663936 2017-08-18 17:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181663936 First https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181664141 1.Control plus alt and any of the arrows changes the direction of the screen.
2. Alwasy restart the computer first.]]> 2017-08-18 17:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_helkowski/fk4487vcgihb/wish/181664141