Category: Tech Thoughts
Digital Citizenship Unit
This week the 3rd-5th graders will begin the Digital Citizenship Unit. The unit consists of an introduction and three lessons – digital contact, digital content, and digital conduct. The les... Read More
A New Strategy
This week in technology, 5th graders will be signing up for an Edmodo account. I used this social networking site with my 5th graders last year. They loved the social aspect, and I loved the conveni... Read More
Stars and Probes
This week in technology, students will be taking online tests. Our students have access to Renaissance Learning’s Accelerated Reader program. The program offers a test that gives each students a... Read More
Soaring to New Heights in 2010/2011
Our theme for the Intermediate School this year is “The Sky’s the Limit!” In keeping with the theme, I am encouraging my students in the computer lab to SOAR. The expectations are se... Read More
Back to School…Can't Wait!
Create your countdown widget and more at Blixy.com!... Read More
Zoom Words for Reflection
I came across this site to create “Zoom Words” and wanted to give it a try. I decided to use words that would help me reflect on this past year in the computer lab. The phrases are represe... Read More
Summer Project-Change Passwords
I came across this site that has several animation videos from the most useful blog I read, Free Technology For Teachers. One of the videos is titled How to Choose a Safe Password. It does a great... Read More
Summer Challenges are Back!
For students visiting my blog this summer, you will find the challenges on a separate page. At the top of the blog, click on the Summer Challenges page. I will post challenges periodically when I ... Read More