MES Innovation Lab
Welcome to the MES Innovation Lab!
The MES Innovation Lab is a flexible-seating learning space located in F-4. Select an item from the toolbar above to schedule time in the lab, get new ideas, or learn more about technology integration at Mechanicsville Elementary School.
You can also scroll down to see what's new this month and what's coming soon!
PD Sessions
Seesaw - PD in Your PJs
Click this link to find an online Seesaw PD session and register! There's been several new changes in the platform this summer!
Personalized PD
Looking for PD on a specific topic? Email Tamara (tletter@hcps.us) to create a personalized PD experience to support your learning needs! From digital tools to use with students to learning more about Google, Tamara is here for you!
Activity Ideas
Lesson Ideas
We are looking forward to the 2019-2020 school year!
Here are a few lesson ideas to get you started!
- Would You Rather? Have classmates get to know one another by posting a "Would you rather...?" question to Flipgrid. You create the topic, students create the learning as they respond to each other's posts!
- The Best Part of Me Students can use an iPad to take a zoomed-in selfie of "the best part of me" then explain to others why using Seesaw. If your class has enabled parent connections, this is a great way for families to stay connected throughout the year!
- I Wonder What would your students like to learn about this year? Create a Google Form and have them share their thoughts to spark new learning for your entire class!
Shout-Out Showcase
It's going to be an awesome year for innovation and tech integration at Mechanicsville Elementary! Check back soon for spotlights!
Other Calendar Items
Teachers, check your email for information about Webnet Training which you can start completing now!
More information will be coming about PD trainings this year.
Our Innovation Lab
Our Innovation Lab is open and ready for use! Select the "Lab Schedule" tab to add your name to our flexible reservation sheet. Some ideas for using the Innovation Lab include:
- Create a green screen video using iPads and the Do Ink app
- Have students create something new with Legos and add to our Lego wall or capture using an iPad and the Seesaw or Flipgrid app
- Provide stations for students to engage in multiple activities during your class time
- Create something new in our Makerspace
- Find a spot around the room to Read to Self
Reminders
Click here to complete the MES Photo Permissions form ASAP. If you have multiple students who do not have photo permissions, please complete the survey for each student on your list.
Password Information
Password Information
Click the links below to access information about students and teacher passwords with various programs.
Password Management - Students
Password Management - Teachers
*NOTE* You must be logged in to your HCPS Google Account to access the Password Management sheets above.