Digital Learning Inventory
Technology shapes our students lives everyday. As a librarian I am intereted in working with technology to enhance learning and to shape the way students use technology...as a tool...and to work with them to understand how to use it ways that make engaged citizens.
It's not just having the technology, but using it in a way that makes learning deeper and to provide opportunities for out students to communicate, engage, and collaborate with students and teachers around the world.
Other Digital Tools to Consider
Exploring the World
Students can explore the world and learn about the world. Google Earth has highlights of different areas. Students can also create a map to show their understanding of a place. Consider having them map out places in story or in history.
eBooks--Learn about the world
Epic eBooks for students K-4th grade. You can create a class and share out books you would like them to read, or students can pick their own.
eRead Illinois an eBook collection for District 65 students. Students log in with their computer id and password.
Formative Assessment--Learn if your students are learning about the world
Use Padlet for sharing ideas in a collaborative format or as Formative Assessment in understanding concepts. Padlet is set up like a virtual bulletin board.
Poll Everywhere Collect feedback from students or the community easily. Look for the Poll Everywhere extension that can be added to Google Docs.
Kahoot Make learning a game, students love to learn in this game show style game, and you find out what they know.
Plickers Use low tech to find out what the students know, all you need is a smartphone.
Sharing what we have learned about the world
Popplet Create a mind map to share knowledge, Popplet is available on the web or iPads.
Biteable Video and animation maker, easy to use and a great way to share information.
Opportunities to collaborate around the world
Travelling Tales Create a tale with schools from around the world...in less than two weeks.
Global Read Aloud Read a book with other classrooms around the world and then share a Skype visit with another classroom, how do your perspectives weigh in?
Worlds Largest Lesson So many opportunities to create project based learning opportunities for your students while developing their knowledge of how they can effect the world.
Out of Eden Walk with a renowned journalist, Paul Salopek as he walks around the world. Lessons are designed to elicit higher level thinking skills.