Fall Newsletter
Project Based Learning
PBL Works continues to update their resources and activities. Click the picture about for some new, authentic project ideas. Holler at me when you're ready to plan!
Element of the Month - Reflection
When reflecting (click the link above for a list of reflection protocols to use in your room).
Let me know when your students are completing a reflection, I'd love to see it in action and take some pictures!
Maintaining Relationships
With 3 6-Weeks under our belts, we've been committed to establishing relationships with our students. Remember to keep utilizing activities to strengthen those relationships. Click the photo for an informational Eduptopia article with usable activities.
Also, when you get a new student, it's a great time to review classroom expectations and complete a community building exercise!
Tech Tools/Apps to Try
GimKit
Game format similar to Kahoot and Quizizz; live games, assignments, collaboration, grade reports generated
Free 30-Day Trial, then $4.99 a month
EDPuzzle
Make any video a lesson; embed questions throughout the video. Great idea for sub plans!
District-provided upgrade!
Google Jamboard
Interactive and engaging way to pump up a lesson. Students collaborate digitally and access editing tools
Free
CueThink
Math app focused on critical thinking and collaboration. Students create "thinklets" or video vignettes of their solutions and receive high quality feedback from peers and teachers.
Free Trial
Hour of Code - Week of December 7-13
App is already installed on kids' iPads
Challenges and activities
Geared for ages 5-7 and beginner coders
