https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94 Helpful Technology and GALILEO Resources for Your Classroom en-us 2017-07-19 15:24:14 UTC 2017-07-19 16:02:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052205 This website has excellent resources to assist students with homework. This could be used in the media center before or after school to assist students with homework or projects. It is also a way for students to receive help at home if they are unable to stay after school for free tutoring services.]]> 2017-07-19 15:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052205 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052278 This dictionary resource breaks down definitions into the easiest, simplest version in order to relay only the necessary information. This could be used for struggling readers or for readers who come across unknown words and want to quickly define the word before continuing with their reading. ]]> 2017-07-19 15:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052278 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052337 This website provides information about the California Gold Rush and offers an interactive tour of an art exhibit that depicts the Gold Rush. This would be a great resource to introduce students to the Gold Rush prior to reading Mark Twain’s short story “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”. This resource is valuable in creating interdisciplinary units by tying history and literature together.]]> 2017-07-19 15:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052337 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052373 Smithsonian Tween Tribune offers news stories that are appropriate for younger readers. While NewsELA is a great resource as well, Tween Tribune has more stories that are interesting and appropriate for younger middle school students (6th and 7th grade). This website allows an ELA teacher to integrate nonfiction articles regarding various subjects into her classroom.]]> 2017-07-19 15:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052373 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052405 Discovery Education is a subscription resource that provides informative videos and virtual field trips on a variety of topics. It also allows teachers to create quizzes, games, and worksheets for use in multiple subject areas. This would be an excellent resource for social studies since the teacher can easily find videos to supplement topics such as geography and religion. ]]> 2017-07-19 15:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052405 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052494 Students: Students can generate their own QR codes to allow quick and easy access to projects such as videos, websites, or Google Slides. This allows the teacher to scan, view, and grade the project easily and in her own time. 

Teachers: Teachers can create QR codes that link to items such as quizzes or WebQuests. This ensures that the student is in the right place for the designated assignment or activity.]]> 2017-07-19 15:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052494 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052575 Quill’s goal is “Building Better Writers. The website allows students to practice grammar concepts in a proofreading format. Activities typically take 5-10 minutes to complete. The teacher is able to see the student’s results immediately. Teachers may also easily differentiate the work by giving individual assignments or various due dates to allow certain students extra time to complete the work. The activities can be used as Do Now activities to start the class or as a review for the end of class. ]]> 2017-07-19 15:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052575 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052632 Nearpod lessons allow students to individually interact with the material presented. Students can see the lessons on their own electronic devices while still following along with the class. Nearpod has free lessons as well as lessons that can be purchased. The lessons cover a variety of topics. One set of lessons is all about Edgar Allan Poeand covers an introduction as well as some of his short stories and poetry, including “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Raven”.]]> 2017-07-19 15:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052632 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052658 Quizizz is a website that allows students to test their knowledge in a fast-paced, competitive way. Teachers may use pre-made quizzes, or they may choose to create their own quizzes that are tailored to each class’s specific needs. Teachers can set the type of questions (multiple choice or T/F) and the amount of time students have to answer each question, which allows for some differentiation as needed.]]> 2017-07-19 15:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052658 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052692  Biblionasium can be used in a classroom or media center setting. Biblionasium is a way to review and recommend books to others. Teachers can use it as a means to assess students’ reading. For example, instead of writing a book report or summary, students would be required to submit a review of a book they have read. Teachers can also list required reading titles or present their students with reading challenges. The website ties in with Follett Destiny, which makes its use easier for schools who use Destiny in their media centers.]]> 2017-07-19 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052692 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052880 To reach this database, click this link http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zblr and enter the GALILEO password provided by your school. From the homepage, click Databases A-Z and then type “Literary Reference Center” in the search box. Then click the third search result titles Literary Reference Center.

This database would most likely be used by students to gather biographical information. Therefore, choose the Advanced Search option. Type the author’s name in the top search box, for example Edgar Allan Poe. In the Limit To section, click more. Then select Biography under the Document Type and click Search. This particular search yields 58 results. 

]]> 2017-07-19 15:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179052880 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053014 To reach this database, click this link http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zblr and enter the GALILEO password provided by your school. From the homepage, click GALILEO TEEN and click By Topic and then choose Language Arts. Explora for Middle School should be the first result. Click the link to explore the database. ]]> 2017-07-19 15:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053014 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053042 To reach this database, click this link http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zblr and enter the GALILEO password provided by your school. From the homepage, click GALILEO TEEN and click By Topic and then choose Language Arts. NoveLIST K-8 Plus should be the last result. Click the link to explore the database. ]]> 2017-07-19 15:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053042 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053119 All of the resources above may be accessed through GALILEO. ]]> 2017-07-19 15:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053119 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053271 ISTE 6 d. : Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. Students (d.) publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.]]> 2017-07-19 15:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053271 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053304  ISTE 1 c. : Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Students: (c.) use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.]]> 2017-07-19 15:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053304 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053337 ISTE 2 b. : Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. Students (b.) engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.]]> 2017-07-19 15:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053337 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053354 ISTE 2 b. : Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. Students (b.) engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.]]> 2017-07-19 15:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053354 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053373 ISTE 7 a. : Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally. Students (a.) use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning.]]> 2017-07-19 15:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053373 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053396 ISTE 7 b. : Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally. Students (b.) use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.]]> 2017-07-19 15:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053396 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053421 ISTE 3 c. : Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others. Students: (c.) curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.]]> 2017-07-19 15:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053421 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053441 ISTE 3 a. : Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others. Students: (a.) plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.]]> 2017-07-19 15:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053441 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053463 ISTE 3 b. : Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others. Students: (b.) evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources.]]> 2017-07-19 15:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053463 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053519 ISTE 2 c. : Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. Students (c.) demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.]]> 2017-07-19 15:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053519 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053577 Each year when we read short stories as 
part of an ELA class, students are required to choose an author and write a mini-biography about him prior to reading his short story. The Literary Reference Center found in GALILEO Teen contains useful resources such as biographies, literary criticisms and analyses, and even interviews on various authors. Students can access information for their mini-biographies through the Literary Reference Center. Also, this could be a good way for students to try new authors. For example, if I have a student who reads nothing but Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, then he could look up Jeff Kinney and perhaps find some of Kinney’s influences or favorite authors. Knowing that Kinney was inspired by these authors might convince the student that it’s okay to read other books. 

This database could help with covering research and writing standards (as is the case with the mini-biography assignment) or reading standards (students researching their favorite author to find other authors for reading choice books).

ELAGSE7W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

]]> 2017-07-19 15:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053577 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053602 I performed a search for “Fanfiction” as many of my seventh graders are interested in this topic. There were loads of articles about Fanfiction and Fandom, but the one I found most interesting was an article titled “Exploring Fandom: Teaching narrative writing through fanfiction” written by Fay Jessop. This article argues for the use of fanfiction to teach narrative writing basics and shares details of how this was implemented in a classroom as well as offers examples of student work. 

This article could be used in conjunction with writing standards. In addition, this database could be used by students to search for examples of narratives, including fanfiction, in order to assist them with writing their own narratives. 

ELAGSE7W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. ]]> 2017-07-19 15:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053602 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053620 This database is helpful for students who are looking for a particular book or those who just want to browse books. It is also useful for media specialists. NoveLIST has a link titled Working with Youth that offers book suggestions, ideas for programming and matching readers with books, and a section on ideas for educators, which contains helpful articles on topics such as aligning books with common core standards or hosting booktalks. 

ELAGSE7RL10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

ELAGSE7RI10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

]]> 2017-07-19 15:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053620 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053722 International Society for Technology in Education]]> 2017-07-19 15:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053722 foremanla https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053821 Standards published by the Georgia Department of Education]]> 2017-07-19 16:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/foremanla/nnahmpcsn94/wish/179053821