https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i Tech Springboard 2 en-us 2018-04-28 00:58:49 UTC 2025-10-17 14:21:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256192266 This website offers CCSS aligned math content by grade level. I would definitely use this with students to access higher level tasks that are aligned to the grade level standards. The pictures and resources that are included would help support all learners.]]> 2018-04-28 03:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256192266 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256192579 This website offers a multitude of great resources. The resources include videos of Shel Silverstein reading aloud his poems with animation. This would be a great support for emergent bilinguals. Also, there are CCSS aligned lesson plans that include engaging ideas for writing, art, and reading. I would use this site to supplement my poetry unit. ]]> 2018-04-28 03:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256192579 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256193548 This website showcases videos and resources that provide students with a global perspective. I love that this site exposes children to a variety of cultures, issues, and locations from around the world. I know I will use this site to supplement everything from science content to read alouds.]]> 2018-04-28 03:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256193548 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256193946 This is an online quiz site. The teacher builds the quiz and then students select the correct answer in real time on their device. I like this because it is very engaging and it makes for a great opportunity for students to review material in a game format.]]> 2018-04-28 03:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256193946 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256194371 This site is a digital portfolio. It allows a teacher to provide students with a variety of assessments, including a self-reflection component. I would use this to offer assessments other than the standard paper and pencil tests. It would be a great way for students to build a portfolio to reflect on and then share with their family.]]> 2018-04-28 03:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256194371 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256194682 Formative is an online assessment tool that allows teachers to present assessments in the form of short answer questions, essays, multiple choice, and math questions where students can show their work. Teachers can correct assignments in real time resulting in immediate feedback to students. Teachers are also able to track student growth on this site.]]> 2018-04-28 03:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256194682 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256195021 Powtoon is a presentation tool that allows the user to create videos. This site would be a great way for students to present a topic that they have researched and/or a way to demonstrate their learning on a topic.]]> 2018-04-28 03:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256195021 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256195360 This site allows users to create word clouds. I would use this as way to build vocabulary. Students could put in a topic and then add any associated vocabulary with that topic and create a word cloud. ]]> 2018-04-28 04:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256195360 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256195667 This site allows the user to build stories on maps. I can see so many uses for this site. The ability to show students locations across the world gives them context and visuals to whatever the topic being studied. I can especially see using this to show students where things occurred throughout history.]]> 2018-04-28 04:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256195667 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256196397 Image the creation of Dr. Ruben Puentedura, Ph.D. http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/]]> 2018-04-28 04:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256196397 smcelroy14 https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256196675 In the past integrating technology into my teaching has been a struggle for me.  I have definitely been stuck at the substitution level on the SAMR Model. While I know that simply having students type their essay rather than write it with a pencil isn't true technology integration, I haven't known exactly how to remedy the problem.  I have also struggled with keeping students on task while on technology.  Too often students were not completing an assignment, but rather searching images on Google.

As I have learned about integrating technology throughout this ESOL program, my thinking has begun to shift. The SAMR Model has been helpful as I think about what exactly the purpose of using technology is. The use of technology should allow students to make connections that they would otherwise not be able to, share their projects and writing with a larger audience than just the teacher, and have the ability to collaborate with others. This is especially important for emergent bilinguals as technology can provide many opportunities for vocabulary building, visuals, and access to language supports.  We know that today's students are incredibly savvy and progressive with technology and often deeply engaged while using technology.  As teachers, I believe that we must be very purposeful in how we use technology with all of our students. We should choose sites that enhance learning, language, and content. Projects should be designed to increase learning and allow for creative presentations, perhaps in the form of digital storytelling. Not only are we responsible for teaching the standards to our students, but also for preparing them for the future in which technology will play a huge role.]]> 2018-04-28 04:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smcelroy14/obqnvr7s285i/wish/256196675