With advances in communication technology, it is much easier for teachers to empower emerging readers and writers to express themselves. Join in this exploration of iPad apps and online tools that will enable young students to read, write, comment, reflect and connect in digital spaces, while at the same time documenting their learning journey. This session is designed for primary level teachers, though junior level teachers will find considerable materials applicable to their grades, as well.

Audience: Grades K-3

Resources:

• Leigh’s slide presentation (includes links to additional resources)
• Leigh’s class blog
• AMDSB Technology Learning Community
• Self-guided tour on Creativity (lots more resource links here!)
• Blogging platforms:
  • Edublogs
  • Weebly
  • Kidblog
  • Blogger
  • WordPress
• Creative Commons
• Global collaboration through epals
• Blog samples:
  • Read to Self
  • Read to Someone
  • Critical thinking/math problem solving
• Videos:
  • What is a blog?
  • Kid President – 20 Things to Say More Often
  • Collaboration (Hour of Code)
  • Escalator
  • Lucky Louie – questioning
  • Dear Sophie
  • Rubik’s Cube: A Question Waiting to be Answered
  • Creativity requires time
  • Sir Ken Robinson
  • Grade 1/2 Concert
  • Mr. D. on assessment
• Tools/Apps:
  • Recording Lite (audio)
  • Newsela
  • Raz-kids (e-books)
  • Number Pieces
  • Explain Everything

Related OTF Connects sessions:

• The Digital Human Library
• Creative Commons
• Primary Literacy Through Technology