https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk TECH BLAST en-us 2017-08-02 16:40:27 UTC 2026-03-17 03:03:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/179978937 We can take a virtual field trip by collaborating with a class in another state or country who has documented their real-life field trip with pictures, and videos, and blog-like captions. We can reciprocate - for example the Fourth Grade Trip to the Alamo. ]]> 2017-08-02 20:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/179978937 https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/180385970 Share with other classrooms too!]]> 2017-08-08 16:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/180385970 chelsey_madsen https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/180386000 We use Google Hangouts to take virtual field trips or practice communicating and collaborating with a Mystery Hangout in Geography.  Students are engaged, problem-solving, making real-world connections, and learning global awareness as I'm able to assess them in the content area.  Academic vocabulary is constantly being used as well as their knowledge of the content.]]> 2017-08-08 16:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/180386000 https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/180386100 Type a narrative paper, peer review and collaborate, create a brief iMovie of the story, and finally connect to a published author through Google hangouts.]]> 2017-08-08 16:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/180386100 https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/180406560 After listening to a story, students respond in writing, then record their response by videoing on iPad. Or use Educreations to draw and record response at same time. Share with parents and class.]]> 2017-08-08 19:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ellie_maxwell/s66yvtp0swbk/wish/180406560